Distinguished Young Women OF Marsh Valley


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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Kaya Higbee
Distinguished Young Woman of Marsh Valley for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

Date TBA

Where:
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Tickets:
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$TBA for Finals on Date and Time TBA

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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 Marsh Valley

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Marsh Valley

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Kaya Higbee
From
Inkom

University Preference
Brigham Young University, Utah State University

Career Goal
Dental Hygienist & Vocal Performance

Achievements:
Current holder of a 4.0 GPA President of Junior Class in high school Scholarship savings account from Zions Bank Pays for A's program President's Award for Educational Excellence in elementary school President's Award for Educational Excellence in middle school Completed and/or enrolled in dual credit math, science, and english Placement awards by the Idaho Music Educators AssociationSuperior rating certificates by the National Federation of Music ClubsPersonal Progress and Honor Bee awards from my church Member of the International Thespian Society

Activites:
BPA-Business Professionals of AmericaDistrict/State Solo and Ensemble FestivalDramaHonors ChoirIdaho All-State ChoirNational Junior Music Association SoftballStudent GovernmentTrackVolleyball

Additional:
Honor Bee award for my church which included 40+ hours of service projectsGathered donations and funds for a project to help build a well in AfricaHours of cleanup along the highways in Inkom for church service projectsHours of yard work for widows, elderly, and other needful people for churchPrepared and performed songs in a concert to help build school/community funds

2025 Local Participants

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Shaneil Burmester
CityArimo
University PreferenceAcaydia, Utah
Career GoalAesthetician
TalentDance
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KateLyn Goodworth
CityInkom
University PreferenceBYU Hawaii/BYU/BYU Idaho
Career GoalLabor And Delivery Nurse
TalentDance (Lyrical/Jazz)
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Layla Hall
CityInkom
University PreferenceBYUI
Career GoalReal Estate
TalentSinging/Rapping
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Sarai McBride
CityInkom
University PreferenceArizona State University
Career GoalGraduate Degree In A Professional Field Such As Substance Abuse And Family Counseling
TalentMonologue
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Gracie Young
CityInkom
University PreferenceUtah state
Career GoalA Labor And Delivery Nurse
TalentSinging And Playing The Ukukele
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