Fargo, N.D. teen named Distinguished Young Woman of North Dakota

National scholarship program recognizes scholarship, leadership and talent in high school girls

Mobile, Ala. (December 9, 2011) - On November 27, Keyna Hoselton of Fargo, N.D. was named the Distinguished Young Woman of North Dakota and awarded $500 in cash scholarships during a statewide scholarship program for high school girls held at Davies High School in Fargo, N.D.
 
Participants were evaluated in the categories of Scholastics (20%), Interview (25%), Fitness (15%), Self-Expression (15%) and Talent (25%).

Throughout the next year, Hoselton will represent North Dakota at various public events and serve as a role model to young people by spreading the program’s national outreach message of “Be Your Best Self.”

Hoselton is the daughter of Scott and Cindy Hoselton and is a senior at Shanley High School. Hoselton’s achievements include: National Merit Letter of Commendation; National Honor Society; Varsity Academic Letter; American Math Competition - School High Score; Fargo Rotary Student Guest Program; Dance Olympus Senior High Score; Varsity Music Letter; Varsity Drama Letter; Concert Chorale Outstanding Soprano; Concert Chorale Outstanding Soloist. In addition, Hoselton’s activities include: Concert Band President & Section Leader; Concert Chorale Section Leader & Accompanist; Trollwood Choreography Student Leader; Camria Ballet Academy Student Assistant; Teens for Life; Shanley Musical Dance Captain; Wind Ensemble; and Quintessence.
The 55th National Finals will take place on June 28, 29, and 30, 2012, in Mobile, Alabama. Hoselton will travel to Mobile, Alabama along with 49 other state representatives to participate in personal development activities and community service projects before competing for the opportunity to become the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2012 and for a share of more than $140,000 in cash scholarships. Tennessee’s Katye Brock, who currently attends the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, won the 2011 overall award.

For more information on Distinguished Young Women of North Dakota, please contact Jennifer Tolbert at 251-438-3621 Jennifer@DistinguishedYW.org.

About Distinguished Young Women
Founded in 1958 in Mobile, Alabama, Distinguished Young Women, is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. During its 54 years of operation, the program has provided life-changing experiences for more than 700,000 young women. Last year Distinguished Young Women provided more than $108 million in cash and college scholarship opportunities to program participants at the local, state and national levels. Previously known as America’s Junior Miss, the program announced its new name in June 2010.

The mission of Distinguished Young Women is to positively impact the lives of young women by providing a transformative experience that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent. National sponsors include the City of Mobile, Mobile County, Eastern Shore Toyota, Encore Rehabilitation, SPANX, Mobile Gas: A Sempra Company, Alabama Power Foundation, Regions Bank and Master Boat Builders.

For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Stephanie Bradford, National Headquarters Communications Director (251-622-5335, Stephanie@DistinguishedYW.org) or visit www.DistinguishedYW.org.
 
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