Distinguished Young Women OF Mini/Cassia


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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Jordan Hicks
Distinguished Young Woman of Mini/Cassia for 2025
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Skyler Jones
Distinguished Young Woman of Mini/Cassia for 2025
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

Date April 17 & 18 2024

Where:
King Fine Arts Center

Tickets:
Tickets for the 2025 Showcase will be available March 2024 at www.kfac.org

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 Mini/Cassia

2026 Local Participants


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

Participants

2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Mini/Cassia

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Jordan Hicks
From
Albion

University Preference
Brigham Young University

Career Goal
Pediatrician

Achievements:
Tennis State Champion 2024Tennis District Champion 2024Superior Ratings at American Harp Society (AHS) Harp Festival Medallion Winner at American Harp Society (AHS)Harp FestivalDistinguished Cub Award at Central Davis Junior HighEarned Award for Service and Study in ReligionCertified CPR instructor for Essential BLSTennis State Champion 2023Tennis District Champion 2023Ranked Top of Class in Academics for year 2023-2024

Activites:
HarpTennisPianoVoiceCalligraphy

Additional:
Volunteered to perform at nursing homes/rehabilitation centers and funerals5K event Huntsman Cancer Institute at University of UtahCleaned houses and did yard work people in need and public buildings.Cystic Fibrosis Chad Lewis Golf Tournament FundraiserPerformed volunteer work at multiple mass participatory 5K events for various charities

2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Mini/Cassia

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Skyler Jones
From
Burley

University Preference
Brigham Young University

Career Goal
Teacher

Achievements:
Junior Class President 2023-2024Academic Excellence 3 yearsDanny Diaz Award-BHS Cross Country TeamCitizen of the Year 8th Grade Burley Jr. High SchoolSophomore Class Vice President Unsung Hero Award-BHS Cross Country Team3rd Overall Advanced Soloist High Point at Venue Dance Competition2 time Nexus Convention Scholarship RecipientOverall Advanced High Point at Aspire Competition March Madness Bracket Champion

Activites:
Centre Stage Company Dance TeamFreshman, Sophomore, and Junior XC state qualifier1st councilor of Church Youth GroupStudent CouncilNational Honors SocietyDance Choreographer

Additional:
Dancer Against Cancer - Cancer Benefit ShowHigh School Beautification project - helped plant trees around my high schoolCanned Food Drive at the High School

2026 Local Participants

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