Distinguished Young Women OF Mobile 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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DeAsia Jones
Distinguished Young Woman of Mobile County for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

JUNE 7th and 8th, 2024

**Join us at our new venue, the Baker High School Auditorium

Friday Preliminary 6pm
Saturday Matinee 1pm
Saturday Finals 6pm

Tickets:
$15 for Preliminary and Matinee Showcases
$20 for Finals Showcase

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.

Class of 2025 application deadline: March 10, 2024


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Mobile County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Mobile County

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DeAsia Jones
From
Mobile

University Preference
University of Alabama at Birmingham

Career Goal
Surgical Dermatologist

Achievements:
UAB Presidential Scholarship RecipientTop 10 of Faith Academy's Graduating ClassMobile Azalea Trail MaidHOBY- Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership AmbassadorYouth Leadership Mobile National Honor Society and Spanish Honor SocietyFred Waring Director's Award for Women's EnsembleTremaine Dance Senior MVP Scholarship WinnerTremaine Senior Dancer of the Year FinalistAlabama Vocal Association All State SSA Choir

Activites:
Debbie's School of Dance Competition Team - 15 yearsUAB Dance Team Signee Yearbook Editor - 3 yearsScholars Bowl Team MemberMu Alpha Theta Mathematics Honor Society - Vice PresidentVarsity Tennis Team - 3 yearsFatih Academy Women's Ensemble - SecretaryRonald McDonald House Red Shoe KreweFaith Academy Dance TeamFaith Academy Chamber Singers

Additional:
Taught bi-weekly dance classes and organized a dance workshop at local Boys and Girls Club.Volunteered at weekly classes as a dance buddy with special needs individuals at Dance Without Limits.Held events and fundraisers for resident families of the Ronald McDonald House of Mobile as a Red Shoe Krewe member.Organized donations for domestic violence victims with Penelope's Closet.Collected trash and debris to further the beautification of Mobile with the Alabama Coastal Clean Up.

2025 Local Participants

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Cecilia  Archer
CityMobile
University Preference
Career Goal
TalentMonologue
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Kensley  Baker
CityMobile
University PreferenceJackson State University
Career GoalMusic Education
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Taylor Baker
CityMobile
University PreferenceUniversity of Mobile
Career GoalMajor In Theology And Education In Hopes To Become A Motivational Christian Speaker And Bible Teacher
Andrea  Ball
CityIrvington
University PreferenceUniversity of South Alabama
Career GoalMarine Biology Or Aviation Engineering
TalentDance
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Lilly Grace  Bolton
CityMobile
University PreferenceAuburn University or University of South Alabama
Career GoalMedical Field Radiology Or Physical Therapy
TalentDance
Moriah Davis
CityMobile
University PreferenceFlorida A&M University
Career GoalLabor And Delivery Nurse
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Katelynn  Do
CityMobile
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalChemical Engineer
TalentSinging
Marylynn  Folds
CitySaraland
University PreferenceAuburn Univeristy
Career GoalGeneral Denistry
TalentDance
Kayla Graves
CitySemmes
University PreferenceThe University of Alabama at Birmingham
Career GoalPediatric Physician Assistant
TalentWorship Dance
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Shayla Holloway
CityMobile
University PreferenceJohn’s Hopkins or Duke University
Career GoalPediatrician Or Physical Therapist
TalentTumbling & Cheer
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Taylor Hughes
CityMobile
University Preference
Career GoalMedical Field
TalentDance
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Julia Ingram
CitySaraland
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalCosmetic Dentistry
TalentFlute
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Brielle Jewett
CityGrand Bay
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalStudy Medicine In Hopes Of Becoming A Pharmacist
TalentFlag And Dance Routine
Abby Kyser
CitySatsuma
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalI Plan To Attend Law School On A Path Of Becoming A United States Senator.
Piper  Ladner
CitySemmes
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalNursing School/ Pediatric Nurse
TalentVocal
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Alaylah  Mccants
CityMobile
University PreferenceThe University of Alabama
Career GoalMajor In Biomedical Sciences To Become A Neurosurgeon
Jordyn Milhouse
CityMobile
University Preference
Career Goal
Amelia  Patton
CityMobile
University PreferenceUniversity of South Alabama
Career GoalHave A Job That Allows Me To Use My Artistic Abilities
TalentColor Guard Rifle And Flag Routine
Loren Pollard
CityMobile
University PreferenceThe University of Alabama
Career GoalCivil Rights Lawyer
TalentDance
Abby Porter
CityMobile
University PreferenceMississippi State University
Career GoalVeterinarian
TalentDance
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Lacie Purser
CityTheodore
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Career GoalPhysical Therapy
TalentDance
Anna Rutledge
CitySaraland
University Preference
Career Goal
Evelyn Smith
CityTheodore
University PreferenceAuburn
Career GoalVeterinarian By The Time I Am 25
TalentSinging
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Mariah  Smith
CityMobile
University PreferenceThe University of Alabama
Career GoalPediatrician
TalentClarinet
Olivia Spann
CityTheodore
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalI Am Still Undecided About My Career Path Following High School Graduation. I Am Considering Pursuing A Career As A Lawyer, But Am Also Interested In The Psychology Field. As I Plan For My Future, I Will Take The Next Year To Learn As Much As I Can From My Experiences And Mentors, And Will Continue Serving Others In My Community.
Isabella Sullivan
CitySatsuma
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalRegistered Nurse (Rn)
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Emma-Rose  Tillman
CityMobile
University PreferenceSouth Alabama, Mississippi State, Auburn University, Coastal Community College
Career GoalCivil Engineering
TalentSinging
Mackenzie Timmons
CityMobile
University Preference
Career Goal
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Claire Watson
CityMobile
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalNutritionist / Dietician
TalentDance
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Christen Williams
CityMobile
University PreferenceSamford, Tuskegee or Auburn
Career GoalTravel Nurse
TalentDance
Kitana Wilson
CityIrvington
University PreferenceSouth Alabama, Auburn University
Career GoalDermatologist
TalentInstrument
Khalia Withers
CityWilmer
University Preference
Career Goal
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