Distinguished Young Women OF Houston 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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Marielle Burque
Distinguished Young Woman of Houston County for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

Saturday, September 7, 2024
Cultural Arts Center
909 Cultural Arts Center
Dothan, Alabama36301
4:00 PM

Tickets:
$15 in Advance (Any Participant)
$20 Day of Show
$5 ages 6-12

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 Houston County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Houston County

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Marielle Burque
From
Dothan

University Preference
Auburn University

Career Goal
Musical Theatre Performance and Psychology

Achievements:
Elected as National Honor Society SecretaryCommunity Service Hours (100+)Heart of Southeast Alabama Dance Company ScholarshipTop 50% - Senior Solo Dance DivisionLA Agency Finalist Dance AwardOutstanding Academic Achievement- Art5 on AP Psychology ExamNational African American Recognition AwardTop 10% score on National French ExamDothan Youth Leadership Member

Activites:
Southeast Alabama Dance CompanyCo-director for "Search" Retreat: Catholic Youth Program Houston Academy Show ChoirRaiderettes- Houston Academy DancelineHouston Academy Performing Arts (Starred as Sebastian in "The Little Mermaid")Houston Academy Student Government AssociationRaider AmbassadorNational Honor SocietyDothan School of Dance TeacherEmployee at Covenant Church

Additional:
Vacation Bible SchoolThe ArkEnable Joy PromDothan Rescue Mission Holiday Shopping EventAnnual SGA Canned Food Drive

2025 Local Participants

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Jaliyah Carter
CityDothan
University PreferenceAuburn College of Education
Career GoalWriter
TalentFlag Routine
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Laura Kate Hall
CityDothan
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalBecome A Respected Zoo Veterinarian
TalentVibraphone Solo
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Lillian Hicks
CityDothan
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalBuilding Science > Contractor
TalentSpirit Dance Routine
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Reagan Miller
CityDothan
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Career GoalOptometrist
TalentInstructional Golf Speech
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Emma Kate Mobley
CityDothan
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalPediatric Occupational Therapist
TalentMonologue
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Anna Pauley
CityMidland City
University PreferenceTroy
Career GoalPediatric Oncology Nurse
TalentSign Language To Psalms 23
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Grace Rollins
CityDothan
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalProfessional Flight
TalentViolin
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Lindsey  Shimoda
CityDothan
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalCounselor/ Psychologist
TalentSinging
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Ella Smith
CityDothan
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalArchitectural Designer
TalentSinging
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Maddy Strain
CityDothan
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalOrthopedic Surgeon Or Vet
TalentDance
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Callie Thompson
CityDothan
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalGet A Degree In Business Then Go Into Christian Ministry
TalentSelf Choreographed Cheer Band Dance
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