Distinguished Young Women OF Fulton 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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Breana Amezquita
Fulton County for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 competition is at 6pm on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Caston High School. FREE admission thanks to support from our sponsors!

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 Senior year 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 Fulton County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Fulton County

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Breana Amezquita
From
Twelve Mile

University Preference
Trine University-Angola, Indiana

Career Goal
Pediatric Physician's Assistant

Achievements:
Track and Field: Most Valuable Field EventsHoosier North Athletic Conference Writing Competition WinnerAll A honor rollsUniversal Cheer Association All-American Award (2021, 2023)

Activites:
Cross CountryCheerTrackKey ClubNational Honor SocietyCharbett's EmployeeFamily, Career and Community Leaders of AmericaDrama ClubSpanish Club

Additional:
Animal ShelterEmmaus Food PantrySpecial Olympics

2025 Local Participants

Alexsis Nelson
CityRochester
University PreferenceIU
Career GoalPediatric Cardiologist Nurse Practitioner
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