Distinguished Young Women OF Escambia County


is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholastics, leadership and talent in young women. Earn scholarships for higher education, personally develop through the DYW Life Skills Workshops, and make new friends from around the state.


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Edison "Edie" Walker
Edie Walker, Distinguished Young Woman of Escambia County for 2025
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

Date: June 29, 2024

Where: Flomaton High School Auditorium

Time: 5:00PM

Tickets:
$20

Program Guide:
$15

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College scholarships are awarded at the state level and millions in college-granted scholarships are available nationally. The state representative will advance to the national program for the opportunity to compete for cash tuition scholarships. To participate, you must be in your junior of high school. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.


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2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Escambia County

2025 Local Participants


These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.

Participants

2025 Edie Walker, Distinguished Young Woman of Escambia County

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Edison "Edie" Walker
From
Brewton

University Preference
Ivy League

Career Goal
Double Major in ASL and Geophysical Engineering

Achievements:
ALA Alabama Girls State Representative (11)Member of The National Honor Society (10,11,12)Blueberry Trail Maid (12) City of BrewtonPrincipal's Academic Testing Advisory Board Panelist (11)ACT 30+ Jump Club Member (10,11)TR Miller Track & Field Most Improved Thrower - Track & Field (10)Top 24 AHSAA 4A Track & Field State Championship Qualifier -Shotput (9,10) Auburn University Marching Honor Band (10,11)Escambia County District Symphonic Honor Band (10)TRM Academic Achievement Award-Spanish I (11) Mathematics (9)

Activites:
TR Miller Marching Band & Colorguard(10,11,12) - Captain (12)TR Miller High School Garden Club (11, 12)Varsity Volleyball (9,10,11) Founding member of the Varsity Girls Wrestling Team at T.R. Miller High School (10) Varsity Track & Field - Shotput & Discus (9,10,11)TR Miller Symphonic Band - French horn and Trumpet (9,10,11,12)Pep Club (9,10,11,12)Class President (10)Prom Committee Chairperson (11)Performed in Brewton Ballet Company's Production of The Nutcracker (9,10)

Additional:
Student Ambassador for Escambia County Backpack BuddiesFirst Methodist Church Mega Sports Camp (Music Leader)Habitat for Humanity (Volunteer)Paws Crossed Project (Volunteer)National Honor Society (Volunteer Peer Tutor)

2025 Local Participants

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Mary-Joyner Dean
CityAtmore
University Preference
Career Goal
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Paisley Donaldson
CityAtmore
University Preference
Career Goal
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Monessa  Mcmillan
CityBrewton
University PreferenceTuskegee
Career GoalVeterinarian
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Nia Nolan
CityBrewton
University PreferenceUniversity of South Alabama
Career GoalI Plan To Become A Radiology Technologist .
TalentFlute Performance
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Ashley  Parra
CityAtmore
University Preference4 Year College
Career GoalCybersecurity
TalentMusician
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Breely Richardson
CityAtmore
University PreferenceThe University of Alabama
Career GoalFamily Doctor
TalentSaxophone
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Alycia Smith
CityAtmore
University PreferenceAuguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts
Career GoalProfessional Pastry Chef
TalentPoem Recitation
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Edison "Edie" Walker
CityBrewton
University PreferenceIvy League
Career GoalDouble Major In Asl And Geophysical Engineering
TalentAsl Performance
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Kylee Walton
CityBrewton
University PreferenceI do not have any right now.
Career GoalI Plan To Pursue A Career In The Field Of Medicine As A Trauma Surgeon.
TalentSign Language Interpretation
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Carlye Wiggins
CityWing
University PreferenceTroy University
Career GoalUltra Sound Tech
TalentDancing
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