Distinguished Young Women OF Lewiston


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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Maya Conklin
Distinguished Young Woman of Lewiston for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

May 11, 2024

Where:
Lewiston High School Auditorium

Tickets:
$10 for Finals on May 11, 2024 at 6pm

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 Lewiston

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Lewiston

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Maya Conklin
From
Culdesac

University Preference
California Polytechnic University

Career Goal
Aeronautical Engineering / Aviation

Achievements:
Placed 3rd @ 2021 Idaho State Solo-Ensemble, Mezzo Soprano 2022 All-State Jazz Honor Choir, Alto 2023 All-State Jazz Honor Choir, Alto 2023 All-Northwest Honor Choir, Alto Have served as President, Secretary, and Treasurer of my 4-H Club Medalist at various track and cross country meets

Activites:
4-H Livestock Program & LeadershipGold Voices ChoirJazz Combo - singerMusic MinistryVarsity Cross CountryVarsity Track & FieldYouth Group

Additional:
4-H Road-Side Cleanup and Earth Day Recycling every spring.Volunteer at the Camp Wittman Outdoor Center with summer grounds crew.Worship team piano player at my church, and vocal/guitar/keys at my youth group.Pre-school Awana youth leader.

2025 Local Participants

Emily  Brannan
CityLewiston
University PreferenceUniversity Of Idaho
Career GoalVeterinary Assistant
Julia Franklin
CityLewiston
University PreferenceOregon State University
Career GoalInterior Design
TalentDance
Piper Galles
CityLewiston
University PreferenceLSCS
Career GoalRegistered Nurse
Katelyn Holm
CityLewiston
University PreferenceCal State Fresno
Career GoalPsychology/Pilot/Wilderness Therapy Camp Counselor
TalentPiano/Singing
Mercedes Moore
CityLewiston
University Preference
Career Goal
Corinne Sawyer
CityLewiston
University Preference
Career GoalPhysical Therapy
TalentSign Language
Sierra Sedgwick
CityLewiston
University Preference
Career Goal
Eva  Steele
CityLewiston
University PreferenceUniversity of Idaho
Career GoalEducation
TalentPoetry
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