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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

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Class of 2026 Program

Date TBD

The date for the Class of 2026 Program will be announced at the end of January.

Life-Changing Experience

College scholarships are awarded at the local and state levels 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

Sara Kate Speakman

From

Opelika

University Preference

Texas Christian University

Career Goal

Dance Choreographer/Studio Owner, Child-Life Specialist, Christian Counselor

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 2024 Lee-Scott Academy Homecoming QueenNational Society of High School ScholarsDuke ScholarDaughters of the American Revolution Scholarship Nominee

Activites:
Variations Dance Studio Competition Team and Company MemberVariations Dance Studio Petite Academy Student DemonstratorStudent Government Association ChaplainACC Community Group MemberOpelika High Theatre Society Performer Lee-Scott Academy Student Ministry TeamTribe-Auburn Community Church's Youth Leadership GroupLee-Scott Academy Student AideLee County Young LeadersLee-Scott Academy Key Club Member

Additional:
Exceptional Foundation of East Alabama VolunteerSeeds of Hope MemberEast Alabama Food Bank VolunteerFMC Children's Ministry VolunteerACC Youth Relational Team

2025 Local Participants

Sanea Anderson

CityAuburn

University PreferenceHBCUs- Tuskegee, Spelman, etc

Career GoalPsychiatry Or Pharmacy

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Kyndall Brundidge

CityOpelika

University PreferenceFSU

Career GoalDirector Of Operations For A Pro Sports Team

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Clara Burke

CityCusseta

University PreferenceAuburn University

Career GoalFederal Bureau Of Investigation Profiler

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Stella George

CityOpelika

University PreferenceTroy University

Career GoalPhysical Therapist Assistant

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Mary Margo Hall

CityAuburn

University PreferenceAuburn University

Career GoalVeterinarian

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Claudia Hamberlin

CityAuburn

University PreferenceSamford University

Career GoalThe Route Of Christian Counseling

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Lovie Hardin

CityAuburn

University PreferencePatrick Henry College, VA

Career GoalMajor In Journalism; Minor In Music

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Hallie Herring

CityAuburn

University PreferenceSCAD (Savanah College of Art and Design)

Career GoalInterior Designer

TalentDance (Pointe)

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.

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