Distinguished Young Women OF Lee 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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Sara Kate  Speakman
Distinguished Young Woman of Lee County for 2025
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

June 29, 2024

1:00 p.m.

Opelika Center for the Peforming Arts
1700 Lafayette Parkway
Opelika, AL 36801
Purchase tickets at https://myevent.com/dywleeco.

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 Lee County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Lee County

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Sara Kate  Speakman
From
Opelika

University Preference
Texas Christian University

Career Goal
Dance Choreographer/Studio Owner, Occupational Therapist, Nursing

Achievements:
The A'Mazing Shake Interview WinnerNational Honor SocietyNational English Honor Society National Science Honor Society Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)National French Honor Society Homecoming Court (Sophomore and Junior Years)Miss Sophomore OHSDuke ScholarVariations Competition Team Scholarship Winner (AMDA College Scholarship, DMA 1st Place Audition Winner, Troy Summer Program Scholarship)

Activites:
Variations Dance Studio Competition Team and Company MemberDiamond Darlings Student Government Association Vice President ACC Community Group MemberOpelika High Theatre Society Performer Middle School and High School Girls' Group LeaderFellowship of Christian Athletes MemberFirst Methodist Church Sunday School LeaderFirst Methodist Church Hospitality TeamFirst Methodist Church Youth Member

Additional:
Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama VolunteerSeeds of Hope MemberFirst Methodist Church Children's Ministry Volunteer Variations Dance Studio Petite Academy Student Demonstrator Vacation Bible School Volunteer

2025 Local Participants

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Sanea  Anderson
CityAuburn
University PreferenceHBCUs- Tuskegee, Spelman, etc
Career GoalPsychiatry Or Pharmacy
TalentFlag
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Kyndall Brundidge
CityOpelika
University PreferenceFSU
Career GoalDirector Of Operations For A Pro Sports Team
TalentDance
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Clara Burke
CityCusseta
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalFederal Bureau Of Investigation Profiler
TalentBaton Twirling
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Stella George
CityOpelika
University PreferenceTroy University
Career GoalPhysical Therapist Assistant
TalentSinging
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Mary Margo Hall
CityAuburn
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalVeterinarian
TalentPiano
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Claudia Hamberlin
CityAuburn
University PreferenceSamford University
Career GoalThe Route Of Christian Counseling
TalentSinging
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Lovie Hardin
CityAuburn
University PreferencePatrick Henry College, VA
Career GoalMajor In Journalism; Minor In Music
TalentSinging
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Hallie Herring
CityAuburn
University PreferenceSCAD (Savanah College of Art and Design)
Career GoalInterior Designer
TalentDance (Pointe)
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Hannah Hines
CityAuburn
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalI Plan To Enter Auburn University As A Freshman Majoring In Exercise Science. I Also Plan To Participate In The Disney College Program During My Time At College. Ultimately, My Goal Is To Be A Physician Assistant Specializing In Dermatology.
TalentSinging
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Jasmine Jordan
CityOpelika
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalBe A Part Of Ncca, Literature; Cultural Studies Or Composition
TalentLiterature (Poem)
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Karisa King
CityAuburn
University PreferenceTroy University
Career GoalMusic Education
TalentSinging
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Harper Olsen
CityAuburn
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalAviation Management
TalentMonologue
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Ashlee Romines
CityAuburn
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalUndecided
TalentPiano
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Sara Kate  Speakman
CityOpelika
University PreferenceTexas Christian University
Career GoalDance Choreographer/Studio Owner, Occupational Therapist, Nursing
TalentContemporary Ballet En Pointe
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Margie Grace Wilder
CityAuburn
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalPediatrician
TalentBaton Twirling
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Riley  Yates
CityAuburn
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalDermatology, Anesthesiology
TalentDance
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