Distinguished Young Women OF Wayne 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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Leah Blevins
Distinguished Young Woman of Wayne County for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

First work session July 15, 2023 after the ACT

Date Sept. 9, 2023

Wayne Community College
Location: Moffatt Auditorium 4:00 p.m.

Tickets:
$TBA for Preliminaries on Date and Time TBA
$TBA for Finals on Date and Time TBA

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 Wayne County

2024 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Wayne County

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Leah Blevins
From
Pikeville

University Preference
North Carolina State

Career Goal
Lab Technician

Achievements:
Ellen O'Quinn ScholarshipWayne Community College Honors ProgramStudent Council MemberAssistant Chief Junior Marshal

Activites:
Church PreschoolChurch Vacation Bible SchoolRally (Christian Club @ School)DanceDance For ChristJunior Leadership of Wayne County

Additional:
Big Sweep of WayneDYW States and Nationals

2024 Local Participants

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Leah Blevins
CityPikeville
University PreferenceNorth Carolina State
Career GoalLab Technician
TalentTap Dance
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Kaylyn Causey
CityGoldsboro
University PreferenceUniversity of North Carolina Wilmington
Career GoalI Hope To Go To Uncw And Major In Either Marine Biology Or Political Science
TalentSinging
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Katie Daniels
CityFour Oaks
University PreferencePitt Community College
Career GoalSurgical Technician
TalentContemporary Dance
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Alexis Hitchens
CityGoldsboro
University PreferenceNC State
Career GoalNc States Public Administration And Non Profit Program
TalentPiano
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