Distinguished Young Women OF Pennsylvania At-Large
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.
Class of 2025 applications are now open!
Please note the participation deadline has passed for seniors graduating in the class of 2024.
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.
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Pennsylvania At-Large
2025 Local Participants
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Pennsylvania At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Miss Hummelstown Court National Honor Society Silver Badge Girl Scouts Distinguished Honor Roll English Honor Society French Honor Society High School Musical ensemble nominated for Apollo Award Tri-M Honor Society
Activites:
Dramapalooza French honor societyHigh School Fall PlayHigh School OrchestraHigh School Spring MusicalHigh School Thespian SocietyLocal Community Theatre Activites6 years at State Street Music Academy for voice5 years of Irish DanceEmployed at Philly Cheesesteak Co.
Additional:
Created a sensory walk way for my township building. Helped Special Needs students at middle school play.Helped assist at a middle school arts and craft camp.French TutorAssisted local Veterinarian
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Pennsylvania At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
First Place at Extreme Talent Showcase Nationals First place Elite performance Challenge Honor Roll 2022 Scholarships to national dance conventiom September Student of the Month 2021 Varsity Letter in Cheer
Activites:
Dancer for NCRBDancer for Taylor and Company Kids that Care Student Council
Additional:
Helping teach Sunday school at St Peters parish with my mom. Went around to nearby schools to tell younger kids the negative effects of drugs
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Pennsylvania At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Vitalant Foundation NextUp Award for community serviceDaughters of the American Revolution essay contest state winner 2020Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest 6 time regional winnerSamantha Renck Teens in Action Award for community serviceCalvary Lutheran Art Show Judges' Award for my children's bookPurple Dragonfly Honorable Mention for my children's book Rhetorical Olympics winner Second Place Soloist Westmoreland County Gifted Coalition 2 years in a rowHahntown Elementary School Guest Star Reader Girl Scout Bronze Award
Activites:
Encore Show Choir (Dance Captain)Daughters of the American Revolution Annual History Essay ContestIndoor Concert PercussionMarching BandDance (Jazz, Tap, Ballet, Hip-Hop, Contemporary)National Honor SocietyScience National Honor Society (Sophomore Liaison)Spanish National Honor SocietySpectrum Gifted ProgramMock Trial
Additional:
Author of Henry is Hungry; educate/inspire kids and raise money for charityPanera Bread Dough-Nation volunteer; deliver unsold food to Jubilee Soup KitchenCollected thousands of pounds of food for food banks and volunteered at fundraisers such as Empty Bowls/Gobble GalaBuild/install/monitor outdoor food pantries (Irwin, White Oak)Created “Plan Before You Post: Shape Your Future Pledge” to guide children on using technology responsibly and safely
2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Pennsylvania At-Large
University Preference
Career Goal
Achievements:
Academic Honors 11th Grade Academic Honors 10th Grade American Legion 8th Grade Outstanding Girl, March 2020 Student of the Month, Slippery Rock High School October 2022 Student of the Month, Slippery Rock High School May 2022"Most Spirited", SRHS Marching Band January 2023"Most Spirited", SRHS Marching Band January 2022 "Most Outstanding Individual" SRHS Marching Band May 2021
Activites:
National Honor SocietySlippery Rock HS Student Government, PresidentSlippery Rock HS Marching Band, Captain, Colorguard/Danceline, 4th YearSlippery Rock HS Varsity Cheerleader, 4th YearCompetitive Dancer, Elite Dance by DamianSlippery Rock HS Musical, Student Choreographer & Featured DancerSlippery Rock HS Student Government, Corresponding SecretarySlippery Rock HS Interact ClubSlippery Rock HS Kids That Care Club
Additional:
Storm Harbor Equestrian Center, Assist in Equine Assisted Activities for people of all ages with cognitive, physical, emotional and social disabilities.My service credentials have been approved to receive the Joan of Arc Medallion for my commitment to volunteer service (150+ hours) at the St. Lucy Auxiliary to Blind 60th Medallion Ball, November 24, 2023 (Pittsburgh, PA)Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County (Feeding America)
2025 Local Participants
