Distinguished Young Women OF Charleston 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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Parker Ussery
Distinguished Young Woman of Charleston County for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program Information

Rehearsals will be held on Sundays throughout the month of January in 2024

Showcase:

2/4/24

West Ashley Theatre Center

Tickets:
$15 per person

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 Charleston County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Charleston County

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Parker Ussery
From
Mt. Pleasant

University Preference
Fordham University

Career Goal
Lawyer

Achievements:
Distinguished Young Woman of Charleston CountyBe The Bridge Inspire HonorNational Honors SocietySociedad Hispánica Honoraria National Beta Club Seal of Biliteracy2022 LBHS Track and Field Coaches' Award

Activites:
Green Heart Project Youth InternLBHS Varsity Track and FieldMount Pleasant Track ClubBe The Bridge YouthLBHS Sustainability ClubLBHS Female Empowerment Club Vice PresidentSpanish Teacher's AssistantBabysitting

Additional:
2021-2022 LBHS Period Project Head OrganizerSpanish TutorRadiant Church Sunday School TeacherOrganizer of recycling and composting programs at LBHSBeach cleanups with Isle of Palms Cleanup Crew

2025 Local Participants

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Bella Davenport
CityMount Pleasant
University PreferenceAnderson
Career GoalPsychology/History/ Teacher
TalentPiano
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