Distinguished Young Women OF Middle 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.


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Mariana Mikhaeil
Distinguished Young Woman of Middle At-Large for 2021
Jaqueline Diaz
Distinguished Young Woman of Middle At-Large for 2021
Julie Bush
Distinguished Young Woman of Middle At-Large for 2021
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Class of 2024 Program

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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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2021 Distinguished Young Woman of Middle At-Large

2024 Local Participants


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

Participants

2021 Distinguished Young Woman of Middle At-Large

Mariana Mikhaeil
From
Mount Juliet

University Preference
VolState Community College

Career Goal
Orthodontist and an Activist

Achievements:
Member of Honor Society Club A and B Honor Roll Perfect attendance participated in World Academic Quest Standing Out Achievement Summa Cum Laude

Activites:
BasketballVolunteerBook ClubSoccer Wrestling Honor Society ClubDance

Additional:
Tennessee Department of Labor and Workforce DevelopmentBear Bash 2020

2021 Distinguished Young Woman of Middle At-Large

Jaqueline Diaz
From
Clarksville

University Preference
Bethel University

Career Goal
Labor and Delivery Nurse

Achievements:
Honor roll award All a’s awardsNortheast academic awards

Activites:
TSAVex Junior Civitan BetaNational Honor Society Marching band ChoirBalletColorguard

Additional:
In beta we go help for turkey for Troops every November I’ve volunteered at hospitals. Made valentines crafts with elder veteransClean up our school every fridayRecycle every other Wednesday

2021 Distinguished Young Woman of Middle At-Large

Julie Bush
From
Readyville

University Preference
Middle Tennessee State University

Career Goal
Masters in Food Science

Achievements:
New Frontiers BeyondU Summer Internship Program National Honor SocietyRho Kappa National Social Studies Honor SocietyOakland High School Physics Award 2019Tennessee 4-H Congress Citizenship Finalist – Level 1State 4-H Nutrition, Health, & Fitness Winner – Level 1University of Tennessee Academic Conference for Food ScienceUniversity of Tennessee Academic Conference for Dairy FoodsUniversity of Tennessee Academic Conference for Consumer EducationGirl Scout Bronze Award

Activites:
Oakland High School Student Council Junior Class Representative4-H Honor ClubOakland High School Beta Club4-H All StarsOakland High School Key Club4-H Camp Teen Leader4-H Cooking ClassesClimb Murfreesboro MembershipChristians in Action Leader

Additional:
Heifer InternationalNational Youth Summit on Healthy Living Teen Leader for 4-H Cooking ClassesSunnington Assisted Living brought farm animals for the residents to enjoyMyPI National Youth Preparedness Initiative

2024 Local Participants

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