Distinguished Young Women OF Pearl River 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.
Class of 2026 Program
Class of 2026 Hancock County
At-Large Program
******** Commitment Day November 3, 2024 *******
Program Date: March 8, 2025 @ 6:30 p.m.
Where: Picayune Memorial High School Auditorium
Tickets: $15 at the door
Programs: $10 at the door
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.
2025 Distinguished Young Woman of Pearl River County
2026 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2025 Pearl River County
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
All A Honor RollAlgebra 1 State Test AwardEnglish 2 State Test AwardBiology State Test AwardMSHAA 2021 Pom State ChampionMHSAA 2021 Jazz State Champion
Activites:
PRCHS Varsity Blue Angels Dance TeamMu Alpha ThetaMember of The Life Church of Picayune
Additional:
Buddy BallChildren’s ministry at The Life Church of Picayune
2026 Local Participants
General Questions
Hayley Wells, Co-Chair
Tara White, Co-Chair