Distinguished Young Women OF Mississippi
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.
Sophie Pitts
Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi for 2023
State Program Information
Class of 2025 Program
July 11-13
Where:
Location Evangel Temple, Meridian, MS
Tickets:
General Admission - $20 for Preliminaries on July 11 & 12 at 7:00 p.m.
General Admission $25 for Finals on July 13 at 7:00p.m.
Reserved -$65 for 3 nights.
www.purplepass.com/dywofms
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.
2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Mississippi
Sophie Pitts
FromHattiesburg
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalPhysical Therapist
2024 State Participants
Presley Arender
CityLaurel
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalAttorney
TalentVocal
Kameryn Bardwell
CityLucedale
University PreferenceEmory University
Career GoalFamily Lawyer
TalentSinging
Lillian Burge
CityHattiesburg
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Career GoalInterior Design
TalentVocal
Carrie Campbell
CityMeridian
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi``
Career GoalIntegrated Marketing And Communications
TalentPointe Ballet
Anna Davis
CityStarkville
University PreferenceMississippi State University
Career GoalHistorical Preservation Architect
TalentLyrical Dance
Betty Fowler
CityWiggins
University PreferenceThe University of South Alabama
Career GoalTo Become A Dermatologist
TalentOpen Jazz Dance
Taylor Griffin
CityOcean Springs
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalTaylor Hopes To Graduate With A Doctorate In Pediatric Medicine.
TalentPlaying Piano
Averie Gundy
CityFrench Camp
University PreferenceMississippi College
Career GoalMajor In Biology And Pursue A Career In Dentistry
TalentHandbells
Katherine Hall
CityFlowood
University PreferenceVanderbilt University
Career GoalEnvironmental Engineer
TalentSolo Clarinet Performance
Ralea Hanna
CityMagee
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Career GoalPhysician’s Assistant
TalentPiano
Sims Jones
CityMadison
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalPsychiatrist / Medicine
TalentModern Dance
Jazmyne Jones
CityLucedale
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalMarketing
TalentMusical Theatre Acrobatic Dance
Reagan Lowe
CityForest
University PreferenceEast Central Community College, Mississippi State
Career GoalObgyn
TalentColorguard
Emma Markham
CityClinton
University PreferenceFlorida State
Career GoalPursue A Career In Dance Choreography
TalentLyrical Dance
Zalla Mccaffrey
CityGuntown
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Career GoalTo Obtain A Bachelor’s Degree In Special Education; Teach Children With Special Needs And Learning Difficulties
TalentVocal Performance
Aleah McMullan
CityDecatur
University PreferenceEast Central Community College and Mississippi State University
Career GoalBecome A Mechanical Engineer
TalentDance/Tumbling
Paris Morgan
CityEllisville
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalPediatric Oncologist
TalentJazz Dance
Brelyn Muse
CityFlorence
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Career GoalForensic Scientist
TalentLyrical Dance
Phenly Oldmixon
CityPicayune
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalSports Medicine Physician
TalentTap Dance
Ava Parker
CityMeridian
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Career GoalPsychology Researcher Or Instructor
TalentSinging
Sadie Perkins
CityHattiesburg
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalPhysical Therapist Specializing In Special Needs
TalentJazz Dance
Presley Rounsaville
CityPetal
University PreferenceYale
Career GoalPediatric Surgeon
TalentSinging
Ashley Sudduth
CityOxford
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalBecome An Entrepreneur
TalentPiano
Kershlyn Tadlock
CityPascagoula
University PreferenceThe University of Alabama
Career GoalPediatric Surgeon
TalentDance(jazz)
Maggie Taylor
CityPhiladelphia
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalBiology/Environmental Scientist
TalentPiano
Bella Vick
CityWest Point
University PreferenceCornell University
Career GoalPathology
TalentPiano
Haylee Westbrook
CityRaleigh
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Career GoalNurse Anesthetist
TalentSinging
Claire Wood
CityState Line
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Career GoalNurse Anesthetist
TalentDance Routine
Iris Xue
CitySouthaven
University PreferenceHarvard University
Career GoalEconomics
TalentVocal
General Questions
Sid Wilkinson, Chairmen
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