Distinguished Young Women OF Frankfort


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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Lauren Harrod
Scott County for 2024
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Lindsey Werner
Distinguished Young Woman of Frankfort for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

Date: 5/19/2024, Sign up deadline: 3/20/2024

Where:
Location: Western Hills High School

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 Frankfort

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Scott County

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Lauren Harrod
From
Midway

University Preference
University of Mississippi

Career Goal
Double Major in International Affairs and French with a minor in Intelligence and Security Studies

Achievements:
Foreign Language French 1 Award Foreign Language French 2 Award Ceramics Most Improved Artist Placed #21 in the National French Exam Level One Placed #22 in the National French Exam Level Two Financial Services Executive of the Year

Activites:
FCHS Dance TeamCapital City Dance Studio DancerCapital City Dance Studio Teacher AssistantFellowship of Christian AthletesNational Honor SocietyFrench Honor SocietyYouth SoluteDeca Beta ClubPep Club

Additional:
Brittny’s Blankets Frankforts Fabulous Special Needs PageantFrankfot Junior Cotillion Ambassador Salvation Army Bell Ringing Jesus Prom

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Frankfort

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Lindsey Werner
From
Frankfort

University Preference
University of Kentucky

Career Goal
Marketing

Achievements:
Kentucky High School Athletic Association Academic All-StateRookie of the Year, Western Hills Dance Team Spirit leader, Dance TeamMiss Western Hills 2023

Activites:
FFAKentucky Dance Academy Pep ClubSki ClubWestern Hills Dance TeamWestern Hills Pageant BetaNational Honors SocietyScience Club

Additional:
After School Program, Bridgeport Elementary Bagging lunches, Kiwanis ClubChristmas Ball, Stewart HomeHigh School Ambassador, Frankfort Junior CotillionJesus Prom, Stewart Home

2025 Local Participants

Carley Chavez
CityFrankfort
University Preference
Career Goal
Denisha Dodge-Summerour
CityFrankfort
University Preference
Career Goal
Gracie Eaton
CityFrankfort
University Preference
Career Goal
Presley Fell
CityFrankfort
University Preference
Career Goal
Cora  Gilbert
CityFrankfort
University Preference
Career Goal
Brett Hall
CityFrankfort
University Preference
Career Goal
Claudia Logan
CityFrankfort
University Preference
Career Goal
Sierra Morris
CityFrankfort
University Preference
Career Goal
Sydney Peak
CityFrankfort
University Preference
Career Goal
Ridhi Penmecha
CityFrankfort
University Preference
Career Goal
Keira Rosa
CityFrankfort
University Preference
Career Goal
Kelsey  Smith
CityFrankfort
University Preference
Career Goal
Isabella  Sweasy
CityFrankfort
University Preference
Career Goal
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Lakin Teasley
CityFrankfort
University PreferenceEastern Kentucky University
Career GoalNursing
TalentDance
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