Distinguished Young Women OF Jefferson 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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Kate Nichols
Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County for 2025
Local Program Information

THE DYW CLASS of 2026 PROGRAM IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICANTS!!

APPLY NOW at:
https://distinguishedyw.org/apply

REHEARSAL WEEK: July 13-19, 2025

PERFORMANCES:

Preliminary: Friday, July 18, 6:30 PM

Preliminary, Saturday, July 19, 12:30 P.M.

FINALS: Saturday, July 19, 6:30 P.M.

LOCATION:
John Carroll Catholic High School

Life-Changing Experience
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 Jefferson County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Jefferson County

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Kate Nichols
From
Trussville

University Preference
University of South Alabama or Highlands College

Career Goal
Undecided

Achievements:
30+ ACT Composite ScoreTop 40 in school classAP Honor RollAP Scholar Award with DistinctionNational Honors Society representativeMu Alpha Theta representative

Activites:
HTHS HighstepperBirmingham Academy of Dance DancerMotion Midweek Worship TeamSWENext Girls in EngineeringHTHS Diamond DollsHTHS Senior Board RepresentativeNCAA National Anthem PerformerFCA Leadership TeamFirst Priority Club Worship TeamChurch of the Highlands Small Group Leader

Additional:
Jimmie Hale Mission 20+ hoursChurch of the Highlands Dream Team 25+ hoursPonderosa Bible Camp 500+ hoursNational Anthem Performances 15+ hoursMissions Trips 180+ hours

2025 Local Participants

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Sadie Benson
CityTrussville
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama and Mississippi State University
Career GoalA Job In Finance
TalentColorguard
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Ridley Tate Box
CityVestavia Hills
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalPublic Relations With A Minor In Sports Media
TalentVocal Solo
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Nia Brown
CityHoover
University PreferenceNorth Carolina A&T
Career GoalLawyer
TalentPiano
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Lillianne Campbell
CityTrussville
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalAnalytics/Actuary
TalentMarimba And Tap Dance
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Ella Kate Clark
CityTrussville
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham or Mississippi State University
Career GoalElementary School Teacher (2nd Or 5th Grade) Or Missionary
TalentLyrical Dance
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MARGARET "LULA" JANE  COMER
CityMountain Brook
University PreferenceUniversity of Georgia, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and Auburn University
Career GoalPsychology
TalentContemporary Dance
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Pearl Ennis
CityVestavia Hills
University PreferenceAuburn
Career GoalPhysical Therapy
TalentContemporary Dance
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Sunni Harkley
CityGardendale
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalCorporate Attorney
TalentLyrical/Contemporary Dance
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Katie Harris
CityTrussville
University PreferenceAuburn University, University of Alabama
Career GoalLaw, Teaching
TalentVocal Solo
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Michelle Hines
CityHueytown
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Career GoalNeonatal Nurse Practioner
TalentCheer Dance Routine
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Miriam  Hodges
CityHoover
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama, Florida State University, University of Florida, Belmont University
Career GoalMusical Theatre Actress/Performer
TalentVocal Solo
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Charlotte Hottle
CityVestavia Hills
University PreferenceUniversity of Georgia, Belmont University, Mississippi State University
Career GoalMusical Theater / Theater Education
TalentVocal Solo
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Jasmine  Kirwa
CityHoover
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham and Auburn University
Career GoalLabor And Delivery Travel Nurse
TalentPoem Recitation
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Kezia Mickens
CityHueytown
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalHospitality And Tourism Industry/Chef/Baker
TalentPoetry Recitation
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Kate Nichols
CityTrussville
University PreferenceUniversity of South Alabama or Highlands College
Career GoalUndecided
TalentVocal Solo
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Misha Patel
CityHoover
University PreferenceUAB EMSAP Program
Career GoalMedical School
TalentRap/Speech
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Kiersten Pritchard
CityTrussville
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalUndecided
TalentBallet En Pointe
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Ellie Robicheaux
CityVestavia Hills
University PreferenceFurman University, Wofford College, Auburn University, Richmond University, Rhodes College
Career GoalFinancial Management
TalentJazz Dance
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Stella Shipman
CityTrussville
University PreferenceUAB, Auburn University, University of Montevallo
Career GoalBilingual Allied Health Professional/Theatre/Minor In Spanish
TalentVocal Solo
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Madeline Tapley
CityHomewood
University PreferenceAuburn
Career GoalPursue A Combined Md And Jd Degree With The Ultimate Goal Of Working For The World Health Organization
TalentSinging Opera
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Ella Kate Trundt
CityMountain Brook
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama, Duke
Career GoalPatent Law Attorney
TalentPiano
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