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.
2024 State Finals
Friday, February 9th at 6:00 pm
Ticket Sales start at 5:15 pm | Doors open 5:30 pm
Orlando Family Stage, Edyth-Bush Theater
Orlando, Florida
$10 per person
Children under 3 free
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.
Achievements:
Published Author (6 books), Amazon.com, "Am I A Princess?" series and "The Magic of a Marching Band" (2022-2023)Excellence in Leadership Award, West Point Society of Florida (2023)Bronze Award, The President's Volunteer Service Award (2023)Awardee, National Society of High School Scholars (2022)Miss Florida's Outstanding Teen Finalist and Teens In Action Winner (2022)Veteran Guardian, Central Florida Honor Flight (2022)Florida Outstanding Thespian Award (2021)Superior Musical Performances, Florida District and State Thespians (2021 and 2023)
Activites:
Drum Major, Calvary Christian Marching Band (2023)Marian Paroo, The Music Man, Calvary Christian High School (2023)President, Debate Club, Calvary Christian High School (2022-2023)Delegate, Youth Leadership Pinellas (2022-2023)Delegate, Florida Girls State (2023)Mary Poppins, Mary Poppins, Calvary Christian High School (2022)Member, Honor Societies: National Honor Society (2022-2024), Mu Alpha Theta Honor Society (Math) (2022-2024), Rho Kappa Honor Society (History) (2022-2024), Science Honor Society (2022-2024), English Honor Society (2023-2024), International Thespian Society (2022-2024) Chaplain, Calvary Christian Marching Band (2022)Delegate, HOBY Leadership Development Program (2022)Editor and Writer, Student Newspaper, Shorecrest Preparatory High School (2020-2021)
Additional:
Teen Board Member and Project Leader, The Empowerment Foundation (2019-2023)Creator and Host, Youth Leadership Series, The Empowerment Foundation (2020-2022)Volunteer, Central Florida Honor Flight (2022)Wreaths Across America (2021)Children of the American Revolution/DAR (2022-2023)
Directors: Marion and Mimi Taylor
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