Distinguished Young Women OF Henderson 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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Claire-Elizabeth Patterson
Henderson County for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

Date 8/4/24

Where:
Location Preston Arts Center

Tickets:
Doors open at 3:30
Program at 4:00
Tickets sold at the door

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 Henderson County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Henderson County

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Claire-Elizabeth Patterson
From
Henderson

University Preference
University of Cincinnati and Shenandoah University

Career Goal
Musical Theatre BFA with a minor in Dance and Arts Administration

Achievements:
Spanish 2 Top Scholar Integrated Chemistry and Physics Top Scholar Highest Honor Roll Governors School of the Arts scholarship recipient West Side Nut Club Amateur Hour Winner Kentucky Farm Bureau State Talent Winner Oak Island Theatre 2023 Musical Theatre Award

Activites:
Musical Performances in Owensboro, Kentucky and in Evansville, Indiana Dance- Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Waltz, Ballroom, Tango, and Hip-Hop Student Council (Personal Relations Officer) Recycling Club Key Club (Charter Member) Pep Club (Sophomore and Junior Class Leader) Prom Committee Singing Ventriloquism performances Princessing for Magical Memories and Enchanted Character Company

Additional:
Key Club- Project Aurora, Borrowed Hearts, and Special Olympics Riverpark Center- Princess Party, and Interactive Film Experiences Marsha’s Place- Boutique Leading Ladies- Binding Thread, Smile on Down Syndrome, Animal ShelterStudent Council- Riley Walk-A-Thon

2025 Local Participants

Serenity Brown
CityCorydon
University Preference
Career Goal
Mallory  Hagan
CityRobards
University Preference
Career Goal
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