Distinguished Young Women OF Walker 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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Caroline Thompson
Distinguished Young Woman of Walker County for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

Date September 29, 2024

Where:
Location Rowland Auditorium Bevill State Jasper

Tickets:
$5 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.


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Walker County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Walker County

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Caroline Thompson
From
Jasper

University Preference
University of Alabama or Auburn University

Career Goal
Professional Dancing, Choreography, Education

Achievements:
"All State" Show Choir"All State" Concert Choir

Activites:
Dance team Show ChoirMusical TheaterPianoBandGolfTennis

Additional:
Working with Garrett’s Place

2025 Local Participants

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Isabella Kilgore - Miller
CityOakman
University Preference Liberty University as well as Troy University
Career GoalBecoming A Journalist In The United States Air Force
TalentBrazilian Jujitsu
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Ansleigh Miller
CityJasper
University PreferenceUAH, Auburn University, or Montevallo
Career GoalFbi Behavioral Analysis Unit
TalentTrombone
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Mary Ellis  Owens
CityJasper
University PreferenceSamford University
Career GoalSpeech Pathology
TalentDance/Tap
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Audrey Perry
CityEmpire
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama at Birmingham
Career GoalPre Medicine/Pathology
TalentMonologue
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Daisy Phillips
CityJasper
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalTo Pursue A Career In Law, Preferably Family Law.
TalentPiano
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Gracie Riffle
CityNauvoo
University PreferenceAuburn Univeristy
Career GoalNurse Anesthetist (Crna) As Well As Dreams To Be A Part Of The City Council
TalentBilingual Psalm Recitation
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