Distinguished Young Women OF Idaho


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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Mikah Jones
Distinguished Young Woman of Idaho for 2024
State Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

Date October 6 & 7, 2023
Where: Idaho Falls, ID
Location: Civic Center, 501 S Holmes

Tickets:
$15 for Preliminaries on Friday, Oct 6 at 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, Oct 7 at 10:00 a.m.
$15 for Finals on Saturday, Oct 7 at 7:00 p.m.

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 Idaho

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Mikah Jones
FromBurley
University PreferenceBrigham Young University Provo
Career GoalActress

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of North Mini Cassia

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Mikah Jones
From
Burley

University Preference
Brigham Young University Provo

Career Goal
Actress

Achievements:
Student Body President 2023-2024Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz community theater Overall Advanced Soloist High Point at Venue Dance CompetitionBPA 1st in Interview Skills Regional Competition BPA 1st in Prepared Speech at Regional Competition Manager at Kameme's KrepesAcademic Excellence 3 years Student Body Vice President 2022-2023 Young Women Recognition Award Clara in The Nutcracker

Activites:
Business Professionals of AmericaCentre Stage Company Dance TeamDance Teacher at Centre StageFreshman Swim Team State QualifierLifeguardPresident of Church Youth GroupSources of Strength Peer LeaderStudent CouncilNational Honors Society

Additional:
Princess Tea Party-portrayed Rapunzel to fundraise & restore the Wilson TheatreDancer Against Cancer- Cancer Benefit ShowHigh School Beautification Project - helped plant trees around my high school Blood Drive - Donated Blood also volunteered to help other donors

2025 State Participants

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Ada Anderson
CityDover
University PreferenceBYU
Career GoalSomething In Music
TalentViolin
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Anna Burbank
CityBoise
University PreferenceUtah State University
Career GoalNovelist Or Professional Saxophonist
TalentSoprano Saxophone Solo
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Kate Christensen
CityShelley
University PreferenceIdaho State University
Career GoalPsychiatric Nurse Practitioner
TalentCello Solo
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Mackenzie  Fullmer
CitySaint Anthony
University PreferenceBYUI, ISU, USU
Career GoalPsychology, Education
TalentSinging
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Quiana Gonzalez
CityTwin Falls
University PreferenceUniversity of Idaho
Career GoalMajor In Architecture And Minor In Interior Design
TalentDance
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Hayven Holyoak
CityPreston
University PreferenceUtah State University
Career GoalSports Specialist Physical Therapist
TalentClogging Routine
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Suzy Keller
CityNampa
University PreferenceBYU
Career GoalMother/ High School Dance Coach
TalentMusical Theatre Peice
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Sadie Kerbs
CityRexburg
University PreferenceBYU-Provo, BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, Utah State
Career GoalChildren And Family Therapist Or Dietitian
TalentVoice
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Emelia Powell
CityTroy
University PreferenceOklahoma City University
Career GoalDance And The Performing Arts
TalentBallet Variation
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Eleanor Roman
CityOnaway
University PreferencePenn State University Park; Lewis Clark State College
Career GoalObgyn; Emergency Medicine Doctor
TalentCreative Speech
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Addison Taylor
CityChubbuck
University PreferenceAMDA, Pace University, University of Arizona, The Juilliard School
Career GoalCommercial Dancer, Bfa In Dance
TalentClassical Pointe Variation
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