Lincoln DYW program is Saturday
Published 6:28 am Friday, September 9, 2022
Chloe Perkins
Chloe Ralston
Lexy Clark
Gentry Osbourn
Isabelle Roach
Katie Beth Smith
Kelsey Martin
Lakyn York
Megan Webster
Mercedes Hensley
Rayna Wheeler
Reagan Griffin
Riley Griffin
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STAFF REPORT
The Distinguished Young Women of Lincoln County is part of a national scholarship program that recognizes and rewards leadership, academic success and talent. This year’s program is scheduled for 6:30 p.m. Saturday at the Lincoln County High School auditorium.
The program includes 13 high school seniors who will compete in the categories of interview, scholastics, talent, self-expression and fitness.
Interview and scholastics both comprise 25% of the total score, talent is 20%, and self-expression and fitness are 15% each. Five preliminary winners will be announced in each category of talent, self-expression and fitness.
There will be an overall winner in both interview and scholastics and four additional awards in each of these areas. Final awards include first, second, third and fourth runners-up and a winner who will be named the 2023 Lincoln County Distinguished Young Woman. Several special scholarship awards will also be given.
Lexy Clark
High School:
College Preference: Eastern Kentucky University
Career Goals: Forensic Science
Talent: Vocal (“At Last” – Etta James)
Riley Griffin
High School: Lincoln County High School
College Preference: Sullivan University
Career Goals: Earn a Culinary Degree
Talent: Monologue (“Overthinking” – Kyra Lynn)
Reagan Griffin
High School: Lincoln County High School
College Preference: Eastern Kentucky University
Career Goals: Middle school math teacher
Talent: Vocal/Ukuele (“Hideaway” – Grace Vanderwaal)
Mercedes Hensley
High School: Lincoln County High School
College Preference: Undecided
Career Goals: My career goal is to become a NICU/neonatal nurse.
Talent: dance (contemporary or lyrical – unknown)
Kelsey Martin
High School: Lincoln County High School
College Preference: University Of Kentucky
Career Goals: Pediatrician
Talent: Cheer Dance Routine (Cheer Mashup – United Cheer Association )
Gentry Osbourn
High School: Lincoln County High School
College Preference: Asbury University
Career Goals: Music Educator
Talent: Vocal Performance (Stephen Schwartz)
Chloe Perkins
High School: Lincoln County High School
College Preference: University of Kentucky
Career Goals: Pharmacist
Talent: Dance (“Let Her Go” – Passenger)
Chloe Ralston
High School: Lincoln County High School
College Preference: Undecided
Career Goals: My goal is to pursue a career as an Orthodontist.
Talent: Monologue (Lily Tomlin)
Isabelle Roach
High School: Lincoln County High School
College Preference: SCAD University, EKU
Career Goals: Masters, Public Relations, Business & Marketing
Talent: Monologue (“Dead Poets Society”)
Katherine Smith
High School: Lincoln County High School
College Preference: Eastern Kentucky University
Career Goals: Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Talent: Monologue (“Always a Bridesmaid, Never a Bride” – Joe DiPietro)
Megan Webster
High School: Lincoln County High School
College Preference: UK, EKU
Career Goals: Doctor
Talent: Vocal (“In Your Hands” – J.J. Heller)
Rayna Wheeler
High School: Lincoln County High School
College Preference: Western Kentucky University
Career Goals: Child Therapist
Talent: Monologue (Original)
Lakyn York
High School: Lincoln County High School
College Preference: University of Kentucky
Career Goals: Veterinarian
Talent: Monologue (Original)
