Distinguished Young Women OF Pocatello/Chubbuck


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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Addison Taylor
Distinguished Young Woman of Pocatello/Chubbuck for 2025
Local Program Information

Class of 2026 Program

April 9 & 10, 2025

Stephens Performing Arts Center
Jensen Grand Concert Hall
Idaho State University Campus

Tickets
$10

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 Pocatello/Chubbuck

2026 Local Participants


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

Participants

2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Pocatello/Chubbuck

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Addison Taylor
From
Chubbuck

University Preference
University of Arizona School of Dance

Career Goal
Commercial Dancer, B.F.A. in Dance

Achievements:
School District #25 CAKE Award RecipientAmerican Musical & Dramatic Academy Scholarship WinnerUniversal Ballet Competition 1st PlaceYouth America Grand Prix 2nd PlaceHollywood Dance Jamz Senior Dancer of the Year Runner Up x2JUMP, 24seven, and NRG Prodigy WinnerYoung Women Class PresidentD.A.R.E. Essay Winner

Activites:
Alliance Academy of Dance Senior CompanyBrindusa Classical Training ProgramHollywood Dance Jamz Senior CompanyTremaine Performance CompanyCross Country TeamLocal hiking with my familyDesignated family "Uber driver"Mentoring younger dancersNational Honor SocietyMATHCOUNTS

Additional:
Visiting With Elderly in Memory Care CentersPocatello Marathon Aid Station WorkerCommunity Trash Pickup Princess Dance CampCemetery Clean Up Local Service Project

2026 Local Participants

Helen Ashcraft
CityChubbuck
University PreferenceUnited States Air Force Academy
Career GoalFighter Pilot In The Air Force
TalentTaekwondo Showcase
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Olivia Hill
CityPocatello
University PreferenceUniversity of Utah
Career GoalPediatric Dentist
TalentPiano
Sarai Olvera
CityPocatello
University PreferenceBosie State, Northwest Nazarene
Career GoalAttend Accelerated Nursing Program, Attain My M. S Nursing, And Specialize As A Pediatric Er Nurse.
Emily Ralphs
CityPocatello
University Preference
Career Goal
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