Distinguished Young Women OF Tennessee


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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Maggie Haimelin
Distinguished Young Woman of Tennessee for 2023
State Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

July 21, 22. 2023
Where:
Lee University -- Dixon Center
Cleveland, TN 37312

To Be Announced:

Two-night program on July 21, 22. at 7:00 PM

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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2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Tennessee

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Maggie Haimelin
FromChattanooga
University PreferenceUniversity of Alabama
Career GoalPhysician Assistant

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Tennessee

Photo of Maggie Haimelin
Maggie Haimelin
From
Chattanooga

University Preference
University of Alabama

Career Goal
Physician Assistant

Achievements:
1st place regional/national awards at dance competitonsA Honor Roll Advanced Placement Scholar with HonorBlack Level Scholarship to Joffery BalletDistinguished Young Woman of Tennessee 2023Full Scholarship Recipient- Scenic City Dance Outstanding, Psychology, Algebra, and Civics Award- Notre Dame High SchoolPresidential Scholarship- University of AlabamaSeal of Biliteracy (Spanish)Top 10% of senior class- Notre Dame High School

Activites:
Clifton Hills Community Service CommitteeGreen and Gold Ambassador- Notre Dame High SchoolHouse Leadership (Student Government)Mu Alpha ThetaNational Honor SocietyPhilosophy ClubScenic City Competition TeamScenic City DanceSpanish Honors SocietyYearbook Committee

Additional:
Battle Academy: Organize school supplies to enhance learning environmentClifton Hills Elementary School: Tutoring students Clifton Hills Elementary School: Working with food drivesScenic City Dance: Teach dance to children ages 4-8Sleep in Heavenly Peace: Built beds for homeless

2024 State Participants

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Gracie Bixler
CityAntioch
University PreferenceOhio State
Career GoalResearch Scientist
TalentPiano
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Jazalyn Boyd
CitySoddy Daisy
University PreferenceEast Tennessee State University
Career GoalAnthropologist
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Torye Brown
CityLoudon
University Preference
Career Goal
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Makenna Canon
CityGreenback
University Preference
Career GoalMiddle Or High School History Teacher
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Kayleigh Condroski
CitySoddy Daisy
University PreferenceUniversity of Memphis
Career GoalHospitality
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Olivia Congdon
CityCleveland
University PreferenceThe University of Tennessee at Knoxville
Career GoalVeterinarian
TalentAcro Dance
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Sophia Dawson
CitySequatchie
University PreferenceTulane University
Career GoalPolitician
TalentSinging
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Katherine De Leon
CityOoltewah
University Preference
Career Goal
TalentDance Routine
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Isabella English
CityTullahoma
University PreferenceLipscomb University
Career GoalRegistered Dietitian
TalentBallet Dance En Pointe
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Emma Fugate
CityDayton
University PreferenceUniversity of Tennessee Knoxville
Career GoalBusiness
TalentJazz Dance Routine
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Alayna Itson
CityCleveland
University PreferenceLee University
Career GoalMusic/Violin Teacher
TalentViolin Solo
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Alex Loyd
CityHixson
University Preference
Career Goal
TalentDance
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Sarah Moyers
CityOoltewah
University Preference
Career Goal
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Nariah Mullins
CityKnoxville
University PreferenceJulliard
Career GoalProfessional Dancer
TalentDance
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Madeline Muse
CityTullahoma
University PreferenceLipscomb University
Career GoalOptometry
TalentSinging
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Madison Ortiz
CityLenoir City
University Preference
Career Goal
TalentPoem
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Vidhi Patel
CityAthens
University PreferenceJohn Hopkinis University
Career GoalPediatrician
TalentDance
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Fancy Rojas
CityCleveland
University PreferenceUniversity of Tennessee
Career GoalBusiness Degree; Dance School
TalentDance
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Carolina Sunshine Shank
CityChattanooga
University PreferenceUniversity of Tennessee at Knoxville
Career GoalEngineering, And Then Law School
TalentPainting
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Grace Wieber
CityChattanooga
University PreferenceVanderbilt University or West Point
Career GoalClinical Research Physician
TalentVocal Performance
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