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.
Applications for the Class of 2025 Program are now being accepted! Follow us on Facebook for more details!
Limestone County is a part of the Distinguished Young Women of North Central Alabama Local Program.
Class of 2025 Program Information
Date: August 2024
Where: Athens, AL
Location: Athens High School - APAC
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.
These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.
Achievements:
The Athens City Schools Student Leadership Achievement Chosen to attend The Alabama Governor’s School Program of 2023Chosen to attend The Alabama Hugh O’Brien Leadership program of 2022Academic Honor Roll 9,10,11
Activites:
Student Council Association President T.R.A.I.L. Philanthropic organization President Southern Associations of Student Councils Co-Vice President DreamCatchers Athens High School chapter founderAthens High School soccer playerA member of the Athens Mayor’s Youth commissionPi Beta Sigma Treasurer A member of the Athens High School Beta Club chapterA member of the Athens High School National Honors Society chapter
Additional:
Volunteered my time and service to be a senior citizen’s buddyHistoric cemetery rehabilitation projectVolunteer at the Community Foodbank of AlabamaAnnual Camp Hope volunteer for local children who have lost a loved oneAnnual Youth Christmas Angel Program volunteer
Traci Boutwell - 256-431-2040