Distinguished Young Women OF Petal


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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Laci Pitts
Distinguished Young Woman of Petal for 2023
Local Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

Date TBA

Where:
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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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2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Petal

Laci Pitts
FromPetal
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalLegal representative for athletes

2024 Local Participants


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

Participants

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Petal

Laci Pitts
From
Petal

University Preference
University of Mississippi

Career Goal
Legal representative for athletes

Achievements:
School Quiz Bowl FinalistPetal Representative for National Geographic Bee Captain of Varsity Soccer Team Panther Spirit Award Women's soccer Top Scholar Athlete 2018-2022 ACT 30+ Club Dixie Electric Youth Leadership University Highest Average in AP European History Highest Average in Advanced Geometry Highest Average in Accelerated English II

Activites:
Varsity SoccerBeta ClubVarsity TennisNational Honor SocietySenior Class Vice PresidentPetal Education Foundation AmbassadorInteract ClubPetal High School Shared Decision MemberPetal Leadership Academy MemberPeer Tutoring

Additional:
Petal Education Foundation Ambassadors and PHS student council YMCA volunteer soccer referee and coach. Volunteer with YMCA to encourage a healthy lifestyle with young girlsVolunteer through Petal High School soccer at campsVolunteer at Petal Elementary to help with teacher room setup & cleaning

2024 Local Participants

Kaydence Atkins
CityPetal
University PreferenceI wish to attend Howard University.
Career GoalI Want To Be A Cardio Thoracic Surgeon.
TalentPoetry
Allyson Cole
CityPetal
University PreferenceOle Miss
Career GoalPolymer Engineer
TalentSinging
Jayna (Kaylyn) Cummins
CityPetal
University PreferenceUniversity of Chicago
Career GoalTo Become A Psychologist
TalentArchery Presentation
Gabrielle (Gabby) Garner
CityPetal
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Career GoalEnvironmental Engineer
Camdyn Hathorn
CityPetal
University PreferenceUniversity
Career GoalProfessor
TalentFine Arts
Erin Kreiser
CityPetal
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Career GoalPsychologist
TalentSinging
Grace Lofton
CityPetal
University PreferenceMississippi State University
Career GoalMajor In Construction Science
TalentPiano
Alexis Morrison
CityPetal
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalSpeech Language Pathologist
Hannah Pipkins
CityPetal
University PreferenceRose-Hulman Institute of Technology
Career GoalComputer Science/Digital Design
TalentMarimba Solo
Kylie Rhodus
CityPetal
University PreferenceUniversity of North Georgia
Career GoalForensic Technician
TalentDrill Routine
Presley Rounsaville
CityPetal
University PreferenceYale
Career GoalPediatric Surgeon
TalentSinging
Emily Smith
CityPetal
University PreferenceSwansea University
Career GoalLibrarian, Editor, And Historian
TalentDramatic Speaking
Emily Strickland
CityPetal
University PreferenceJones Community College
Career GoalTo Become A Phlebotomists
TalentColor Guard Piece
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