Distinguished Young Women OF Wake 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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Allie Frerking
Distinguished Young Woman of Wake County for 2025
Local Program Information

Class of 2026 Program Dates

May 16, 2025 - Last Day to Submit Application
May 18 2025 - First Rehearsal and Photoshoot*
June 8, 2025 - Rehearsal
June 22, 2025 - Rehearsal
July 13, 2025 - All Forms Due! Rehearsal & Outing at Triangle Rock Club
July 27, 2025 - Rehearsal
August 3, 2025 - Dress Rehearsal*
August 10, 2025 - Showcase at Meredith College!*

All dates are tentative and subject to change.
All dates are Sundays and we meet at 2:00 PM.
Any date with a star next to it is MANDATORY

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Life-Changing Experience

APPLICATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF 2026 ARE OPEN

College cash scholarships are awarded at the local level and millions in college-granted scholarships are available nationally. The Wake County representative will advance to the state program for the opportunity to compete for cash tuition scholarships. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.

Total Cash Scholarships Awarded to Young Women in Wake County Since 2010

Over $25,000!!


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2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Wake County

2026 Local Participants


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

Participants

2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Wake County

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Allie Frerking
From
Cary

University Preference
University of North Carolina School of the Arts

Career Goal
Musical Theatre Actress

Achievements:
Cary Youth LeadershipNational Honors Society Performing Arts Sophomore of the Year Chorus Freshman of the Year

Activites:
SingingActingReadingWorking outDancingBible studyImprovAcapella

Additional:
Summit Church Students VolunteeringSecond Chance Pet Adoption VolunteeringNational Honors Society Tutor

2026 Local Participants

Ishita Bafna
CityMorrisville
University Preference
Career Goal
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Kaitlyn Collins
CityWake Forest
University PreferenceUNC
Career GoalInterior Designer
Amruta Issac
CityApex
University Preference
Career Goal
Lillian  Jaho
CityWake Forest
University PreferenceDuke
Career Goal
Mia Ann Mondok
CityWillow Spring
University PreferenceUNC Chapel Hill, Duke, Maryland, Michigan, Georgetow
Career GoalMajor In Political Science With A Minor In Law And Attend Law School For International Law
AnĂ©ssa Myers
CityRaleigh
University Preference
Career Goal
Kaianat Sahel
CityWake Forest
University PreferenceDuke university
Career GoalCardiologist
TalentDancing
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