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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
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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 RecipientGraduating Class Top 10Azalea Trail MaidHugh O'Brian Youth Leadership AmbassadorYouth Leadership Mobile Natl Honor Soc, Spanish Honor SocFred Waring Director's AwardTremaine Dance Senior MVP ScholarshipTremaine Senior Dancer of the Year FinalistAL Vocal Assn All State SSA Choir

Activites:
Debbie's School of Dance Competition TeamUAB Dance Team Signee Yearbook EditorScholars Bowl TeamMu Alpha Theta Math Honor Soc, VPVarsity TennisWomen's Ensemble, SecretaryRonald McDonald House Red Shoe KreweDance TeamChamber Singers

Additional:
Taught bi-weekly dance classes & organized a dance workshop at local Boys & Girls ClubVolunteered at weekly classes as a dance buddy at Dance Without LimitsHeld events & fundraisers as a Red Shoe Krewe memberOrganized donations with Penelope's ClosetCollected trash & debris with the AL Coastal Clean Up

2025 Local Participants

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Cecilia Archer
CityMobile
University PreferenceUniversity of South Alabama
Career Goal2nd Grade Teacher
TalentMonologue
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Taylor Baker
CityMobile
University PreferenceUniversity of Mobile
Career GoalMotivational Christian Speaker And Bible Teacher
TalentPiano
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Andrea  Ball
CityIrvington
University PreferenceUniversity of South Alabama Or Auburn University
Career GoalAviation Engineering
TalentDance
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Lilly Grace  Bolton
CityMobile
University Preference University of South Alabama or Auburn University
Career GoalMedical Field Radiology Or Physical Therapy
TalentDance Jazz And Kick Routine
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Katelynn  Do
CityMobile
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalChemical Engineer
TalentVocal
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Marylynn  Folds
CitySaraland
University PreferenceAuburn Univeristy
Career GoalGeneral Denistry
TalentDance
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Kayla Graves
CitySemmes
University PreferenceThe University of Alabama at Birmingham
Career GoalPhysician Assistant
TalentDance
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Shayla Holloway
CityMobile
University PreferenceJohn’s Hopkins or Duke University
Career GoalPediatrician Or Physical Therapist
TalentDance & Tumbing
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Taylor Hughes
CityMobile
University PreferenceUAB
Career GoalAnesthesia
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
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Piper  Ladner
CitySemmes
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalNursing School/ Pediatric Nurse
TalentVocal
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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
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Loren Pollard
CityMobile
University PreferenceThe University of Alabama
Career GoalCivil Rights Lawyer
TalentDance
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Abby Porter
CityMobile
University PreferenceMississippi State University and the University of Alabama at Birmingham
Career GoalOrthopedic Surgeon
TalentDance
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Lacie Purser
CityTheodore
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Career GoalPhysical Therapy
TalentDance
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Anna Rutledge
CitySaraland
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalMy Career Goal Is To Become An Adoptive Attorney To Help Both Adoptive And Biological Parents Navigate The Legal Complexities Smoothly. I Aspire To Be A Trusted Advocate For Families, Helping To Create Loving And Stable Homes For Children In Need!
TalentFor My Talent, I Will Be Preforming A Monolauge!
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Mariah  Smith
CityMobile
University PreferenceThe University of Tennessee
Career GoalPediatrician
TalentClarinet
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Olivia Spann
CityTheodore
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalAfter High School I Plan On Getting A Degree In Engineering.
TalentDance
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Isabella Sullivan
CitySatsuma
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalTo Obtain A Bachelor Of Science In Nursing (Bsn) Degree With A Goal Of Becoming A Travel Nurse.
TalentDance
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Emma-Rose  Tillman
CityMobile
University PreferenceThe University of Mobile, Mississippi State University, The University of South Alabama, Auburn University, and Coastal Community College
Career GoalCivil Engineer
TalentSinging
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Mackenzie Timmons
CityMobile
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalDermatologist
TalentCheer Dance
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Claire Watson
CityMobile
University PreferenceAuburn University
Career GoalNutritionist / Dietician
TalentDance
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Kitana Wilson
CityIrvington
University PreferenceSouth Alabama, Auburn University, University of Alabama
Career GoalPediatric Endocrinologist Or Mammography Tech
TalentPoetry

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