Distinguished Young Women OF Louisiana


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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Madison Book
Distinguished Young Woman of Louisiana for 2024
State Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

February 24, 2024

Where:
Wonderland Performing Arts Academy
Lafayette, LA

Tickets:
$TBA for Finals on Feb. 24, 2024 and Time TBA

PAPERWORK DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 14, 2024

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.

APPLICATION DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 1, 2024


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Louisiana

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Madison Book
FromPineville
University PreferenceNorthwestern State University- Louisiana
Career GoalDermatologist

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Louisiana

Photo of Madison Book
Madison Book
From
Pineville

University Preference
Northwestern State University- Louisiana

Career Goal
Dermatologist

Achievements:
All-American Cheerleader (2019, 2021, 2022, 2023)Louisiana Girls' State Delegate (2023)Elected to Louisiana Girls' State Poppy Press (2023)NCA Pin It Forward Award (2022, 2023)2024 Distinguished Young Women- LouisianaPlatinum National Miss Photogenic Award (2022)NYLA National Image Consultant Champion (2021)

Activites:
CheerleadingVarsity Golf TeamNational Honor Society- TreasurerMental Health Awareness ClubKey Club (Kiwanis Organization)Fellowship of Christian Athletes and StudentsStudent CouncilInteract Club (Rotary Organization)Mu Alpha Theta (Math Honor Society)Youth Volunteer Corps

Additional:
Volunteer with Duffle of Dreams CharitySalvation Army- Bell RingerPeer Tutoring of Younger ClassmenNSU Basketball- Feed the Athletes Holiday ProgramGirls on the Run and Gleaux for the Girls- 5K Volunteer

2024 State Participants

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Madison Book
CityPineville
University PreferenceNorthwestern State University- Louisiana
Career GoalDermatologist
TalentJazz Dance
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