Distinguished Young Women OF Lawrence 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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Allison Ross
Distinguished Young Woman of Lawrence County for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 applications are now open!

Please note the participation deadline has passed for seniors graduating in the class of 2024.

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 Lawrence County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Lawrence County

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Allison Ross
From
New Castle

University Preference
The University of Alabama

Career Goal
Attorney

Achievements:
National Honors Society President , High Honor Recipient, Peer Leadership, 3-time First Place Impromptu speech, 2nd Place Duo Impromptu speech, 1st and 2nd place Extemporaneous Speech, 2-time WPIAL 1A Varsity Softball Champion, Youth National Travel Softball Champion, and Steelers STEM finalist, PIAA 1A Softball State Runner-up

Activites:
Varsity Volleyball captain, National Honors Society president, Forensics Public Speaking president, Varsity softball, Peer Leadership, Entrepreneurship Club CEO/Founder, E-Sports/Tech Team announcer and member, Spanish club, Musical theater, Social media club

Additional:
STEAM Week Staff/Helper, Wrapping Christmas gifts at local Crisis Shelter, Singing at The Confluence, Wrapping Easter Baskets for families at Union Elementary, Thanksgiving food drive, Program partnership with the Girl Scouts of America in Western Pennsylvania

2025 Local Participants

Avery Calvert
CityNew Castle
University Preference
Career Goal
Christina Columbus
CityNew Castle
University PreferenceOhio State University
Career GoalSports Medicine Physician
TalentTap Dance
Charlotte Currie
CityNew Castle
University Preference
Career Goal
Lauren Erson
CityNew Wilmington
University PreferenceCedarville University
Career GoalChoir Director
TalentSinging
Isabella Firster
CityNew Castle
University PreferencePenn State
Career GoalLawyer
TalentTwirling
Olivia Galazia
CityEdinburg
University PreferenceWestminster, Youngstown State University
Career GoalSports Marketing
TalentSinging
Nevaeh Grimes
CityNew Castle
University Preference
Career Goal
Lena Grossman
CityNew Castle
University Preference
Career Goal
TalentFlute Solo
Alivia Hare
CityWampum
University Preference
Career Goal
Emilee Masters
CityBessemer
University Preference
Career Goal
Malayna  Mcbride
CityEnon Valley
University Preference
Career Goal
Karen Murphy
CityNew Castle
University Preference
Career Goal
Abigail  Richards
CityNew Castle
University PreferenceWestminster College
Career GoalSports And News Broadcaster
Ava Robbins
CityEllwood City
University PreferenceUniversity of Pittsburgh
Career GoalLawyer
Reagan Shay
CityNew Castle
University PreferenceEdinboro University
Career GoalFilm Production And Cinematographer
TalentSinging
Aadyson Sumner
CityNew Castle
University Preference
Career Goal
Emma Wilt
CityNew Castle
University Preference
Career Goal
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