Distinguished Young Women OF Florida


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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Sarah Downing
Distinguished Young Woman of Florida for 2023
State Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

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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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2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Florida

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Sarah Downing
FromPanama City Bch
University PreferenceFlorida State University
Career GoalProfessional Dancer, Athletic Trainer

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Florida

Photo of Sarah Downing
Sarah Downing
From
Panama City Bch

University Preference
Florida State University

Career Goal
Professional Dancer, Athletic Trainer

Achievements:
Arnold High School Top 5 GPAArt of Movement Preprofessional ProgramBright Futures ScholarCapstone Diploma Award CandidateInductee, Collegiate Studies OrganizationInductee, National Honor SocietyMSA Talent Agency Workshop ScholarshipRevel Dance Convention Pro RevelerSenior Homecoming Representative Tremaine Performance Company

Activites:
Member, Beta ClubMember, Collegiate Studies OrganizationMember, Fellowship of Christian AthletesMember, Got Hope - cancer awareness organizationMember, Junior Classical LeagueMember, National Honor SocietyPresident, Dance Club President, Pep ClubTreasurer, Key ClubVice President, National Honor Society of Dance Arts

Additional:
After school program volunteer with Boys and Girls Club of Bay CountyBackstage Volunteer at Gulf Coast Jam, assisting with food and merchandiseVacation Bible School and guest services volunteer at Gulf Beach Baptist ChurchVolunteer at Trinity Lutheran Church Food PantryVolunteer with Dance4All fundraising showcase for inclusive dance lessons

2024 State Participants

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