Distinguished Young Women OF Madison


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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Mary Palmer
Distinguished Young Woman of Madison for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

March 22, 2024
Madison Performing Arts Center
Rexburg, ID
7:00 PM

Tickets:
$12

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 Madison

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Madison

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Mary Palmer
From
Rexburg

University Preference
Brigham Young University

Career Goal
study consumer science and survey research

Achievements:
2023: 1st place Idaho State Solo and Ensemble (Soprano) 2022: 3rd place Idaho State Solo and Ensemble (Soprano) UVMTA Piano and Strings - 1st place - 2018, 2021, 2022 DARE essay contest winner - 20182nd place: Retold Story (Skyline Speech Tournament)Winning Record: PF Madison Novice debate tournament

Activites:
Speech and DebatePiano (performance, composition, and teaching)Voice (choir and solo)Dance (clogging, tap, ballet, jazz, folk)DramaKey ClubPlaying the organ

Additional:
Key ClubPerforming/volunteering at local retirement facilities

2025 Local Participants

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Emmie Blackham
CityRexburg
University PreferenceRexburg College of massage
Career GoalSports Massage
TalentJumprope
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Ruth Bowden
CityRexburg
University PreferenceBYU-Hawaii
Career GoalMother, Degree
TalentViolin
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Lannea Dummar
CityRexburg
University PreferenceBYU Provo
Career GoalMental Health Therapist
TalentPiano
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Sadie Kerbs
CityRexburg
University PreferenceBYU-Provo, BYU-Idaho, BYU-Hawaii, Utah State
Career GoalChildren And Family Therapist Or Dietitian
TalentVoice
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Sabrina Lee
CityRexburg
University PreferenceBYU-Idaho
Career GoalNeonatal Nurse
TalentViolin
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Becky McKee
CityRexburg
University PreferenceBYU Provo
Career GoalPhysical Therapist
TalentAlto Saxophone
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Lauren Mickelsen
CityRexburg
University PreferenceUtah State University
Career GoalAgriculture Industry Or Medical Field
TalentBallet/Dancing
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Natalie Olson
CityRexburg
University PreferenceCollage of Southern Idaho
Career GoalFind A Stable Career In Agriculture
TalentBallet
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Makenzie Richey
CityRexburg
University PreferenceBYUI
Career GoalHealth And Nutrition
TalentSinging
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Abby Roberts
CityRexburg
University PreferenceBrigham Young University
Career Goal I Want To Major In Sports Medicine And Become An Athletic Trainer
TalentFlute
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Megan Rydalch
CityRexburg
University PreferenceBYU/BYUI
Career GoalPsychology
TalentFiddle
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McKelle Snedaker
CityRexburg
University PreferenceBYU Hawaii or BYU-I
Career GoalBestselling Author
TalentFlute
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