Distinguished Young Women OF Jackson 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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Jenna Bracamonte
Jackson County for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

Date TBA

Where:
Location TBA

Tickets:
$TBA for Preliminaries on Date and Time TBA
$TBA for Finals on Date and Time TBA

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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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Jackson County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Jackson County

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Jenna Bracamonte
From
Seymour

University Preference
Indiana University Bloomington

Career Goal
Secondary Education

Achievements:
BCHS Academic Excellence AwardBCHS VIP Breakfast AwardBCHS High Honor Roll for Ten Consecutive TrimestersOutstanding Principal Cast in the BCHS Musical Production of South PacificBCHS Junior Prom CourtBCHS Student of the Month AwardBCHS Homecoming Court Nominee

Activites:
DanceTheatreChoirNational Honor SocietyWorship TeamYouth Group

Additional:
BCHS Football & Volleyball Concessions Volunteer WorkerJackson County Fair Lemonade & Ice Cream Booth Volunteer WorkerRed Cross Blood Drive Volunteer WorkerAnchor House VolunteerTammy's Dance Volunteer Helper

2025 Local Participants

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Bella Brown
CityNorman
University PreferenceUniversity of Evansville
Career GoalBachelor's Degree In Public Health
TalentSinging
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Brynn  Burton
CitySeymour
University PreferenceUndecided
Career GoalCognitive Science And Art Therapy
TalentStem Demonstration
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Nevaeh Cockerham
CitySeymour
University PreferenceIndiana University
Career GoalHealthcare
TalentGymnastics
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Claire Combs
CitySeymour
University Preference
Career GoalBiology And Secondary Education
TalentPiano
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Katie  Cottrill
CitySeymour
University PreferencePurdue University / Indiana University
Career GoalSports Media Or Theatre
TalentSinging/Playing An Instrument
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Alana  Jacobi
CitySeymour
University PreferenceMy college choices will vary by major
Career GoalI Want To Make A Difference And Be Happy.
TalentClassical Ballet En Pointe
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Audrey Newkirk
CitySeymour
University PreferencePurdue College of Agriculture
Career GoalCorporate Agribusiness
TalentPublic Speaking
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Emma Woodard
CitySeymour
University Preference
Career GoalMedical Field
TalentFlute
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