Distinguished Young Women OF Beaver 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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Amara Stewart
Distinguished Young Woman of Beaver for 2024
Photo of Skye Lanham
Skye Lanham
Distinguished Young Woman of Beaver Falls for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

Saturday, May 18, 2024
Location:
Sandy Reigel Theater
350 Adams St
Rochester, PA 15074

Tickets:
$15

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.


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Beaver County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Beaver

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Amara Stewart
From
Beaver

University Preference
Elizabethtown College

Career Goal
Secondary English Teacher and Author

Achievements:
One-year Archery Letter Winner (2-year co-captain)Two-time Track and Field Coach’s Award RecipientLife Rank in Scouts Boy Scouts of AmericaNational Honor SocietyTri-M Music Honor Society (Vice President)Marching Band Letter Winner (2-year co-captain)Scouts BSA Journey Through Excellence Gold Award Recipient

Activites:
ASL Club (Co-founder) Archery Club (Secretary) and Team (Co-Captain)Beaver Forte (Orchestra Club)Concert Orchestra (Cello)PA Math LeagueSchool MusicalsScouts Boy Scouts of America (Scribe)Student Council (Vice President)Student Technological Assistance Program Track & Field

Additional:
I facilitate elementary orchestra rehearsals and aid in performances. I perform at my grandma’s church for special events and occasions. I regularly perform flag retirements and volunteer services with my scout troop.Through our National Honor Society, I organize care packages for needy families.With Tri-M Music Honor Society, I perform at elderly/assisted living homes.

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Beaver Falls

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Skye Lanham
From
Beaver Falls

University Preference
Ithaca College, University of Maryland, Duquesne

Career Goal
Music Educator or Entertainment Lawyer

Achievements:
Honors Band Best Witness for Mock Trial Competition High Honor Roll Student Council Treasurer Hamlisch-Page Student ChorusHonors Chorus National Honor Society PMEA All-State Chorus WPIAL Sportmanship Award, Honorable mention Tri-M President

Activites:
BabysittingClarinetDanceMock TrialPianoProm Co-ChairTechnology Student AssociationTennisVoiceVolunteer Student Teaching for Shine Program

Additional:
Various Community Activities through National Honor SocietyVarious Community Activities through Student CouncilVolunteer Student Teacher for Shine Program at CUP Church

2025 Local Participants

Aubrey Bowman
CityBeaver Falls
University Preference
Career Goal
Emily Cochran
CityBeaver Falls
University Preference
Career Goal
Kenniece Crumb
CityCenter Township
University Preference
Career Goal
Grace Davis
CityBeaver Falls
University Preference
Career Goal
TalentDance
Mia Eberhardt
CityMonaca
University Preference
Career Goal
Rori Elder
CityAliquippa
University Preference
Career Goal
Nia Hauser
CityAliquippa
University Preference
Career Goal
Kaylee Henley
CityNew Brighton
University Preference
Career Goal
Sydney  Leahy
CityNew Brighton
University Preference
Career Goal
Tessa  Lindner
CityBeaver Falls
University PreferenceUndecided, but planning to stay involved in the arts and dance.
Career GoalI Would Love To Be A Part Of The Dance/Performing Arts World But I Am Still Deciding Exactly What I Want To Pursue.
TalentDance And Choreography
Sara McCarrell
CityHookstown
University Preference
Career Goal
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Danica  Purtell
CityBeaver
University PreferenceNorte Dame, University of Pittsburgh Medical School, West Point Military Academy (army for medical combat)
Career GoalPediatric Physician/Surgeon
TalentPiano
Charlotte Schultz
CityBeaver
University Preference
Career Goal
TalentDance
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