Distinguished Young Women OF Greater Easthampton


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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Moira Larson
Distinguished Young Woman of Greater Easthampton for 2024
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Victoria Santos
Distinguished Young Woman of Greater Easthampton for 2024
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Claire Donahue
Distinguished Young Woman of Greater Easthampton for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

Date Sunday, September 24, 2023

Where:
Location Easthampton High School 1pm

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 Greater Easthampton

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Greater Easthampton

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Moira Larson
From
Easthampton

University Preference
Sacred Heart University

Career Goal
Nursing

Achievements:
The Claudette M.L Desrosiers AwardThe Maddie Schmidt Memorial AwardAP Scholar AwardTulane University Book AwardMassachusetts We the People State ChampionsEasthampton We the People Unit AwardWe the People National Competition, 13th PlaceAcademic Excellence Awards in Math, Science, English and Spanish.Common Wealth AwardJohn and Abigail Adams Scholarship

Activites:
Hackworth School of Performing Arts, Dancer, Dance Assistant, Teacher Student Council Historian National Honors Society Vice President Drama Club Dance Choreographer Faith Formation Student, Confirmand of Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton ChurchWe the People Program Participant, MentorDistinguished Young Women Student RepresentativeTake Center Stage Dance Competition VIP Assistant Math Kangaroo Competition

Additional:
Magic for Maddie Volunteer and Sparkle CrewWe the People MentorCommittee Chair of Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Lemonade and Goodies Sale.Personal work with a younger dance student on technique and strengthening.Tour guide for incoming students to Easthampton High School.

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Greater Easthampton

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Victoria Santos
From
Easthampton

University Preference
University of New Haven

Career Goal
Forensic Science

Achievements:
President's Award for Educational ExcellenceComplete Theater Artist AchievementGirl Scout Bronze AwardEasthampton High School Most Improved In Algebra 2Member of the National Honor SocietyParticipant/Alumni of the Congress of Future Medical Leaders Easthampton High School Award of Excellence in Early Childcare Education Easthampton High School Award of Excellence in English 11 HonorsLinda Miller Citizenship AwardSuffolk University Book Award

Activites:
Competitive DanceDrama ClubChorusBandGirl Scouts

Additional:
Easthampton Community CenterGirl Scout Troop 12960

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Greater Easthampton

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Claire Donahue
From
Southampton

University Preference
UMass Amherst

Career Goal
Physical Therapist or Physiatrist

Achievements:
American Protege International Piano and Strings Competition WinnerAP Scholar AwardJohn and Abigail Adams Scholarship

Activites:
DanceViolinStudent Council Skiing

Additional:
Peer MentoringCamp Counselor

2025 Local Participants

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