Distinguished Young Women OF Tippecanoe 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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Abigail Payne
Tippecanoe County for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

Date TBA

Where:
Location TBA

Tickets:
$TBA for Preliminaries on Date and Time TBA
$TBA for Finals on Date and Time TBA

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 Tippecanoe County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Tippecanoe County

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Abigail Payne
From
Lafayette

University Preference
Indiana University Bloomington

Career Goal
Nursing

Achievements:
National Honors Society- 1 yearMcCutcheon Wall of Fame- 3 yearsPurdue Science Fair Gold Biology Award- 1 yearSquad Leader for McCutcheon Color Guard- 1 yearSection Leader for McCutcheon Color Guard- 1 year

Activites:
Color Guard - 4 yearsSpring Musical - 2 yearsFlute in Band Class - 7 yearsE.P.I.C. (Endless Possibilities In Christ) Youth Group - 2 yearsDrama Club - 3 yearsFall Play - 2 yearsPep Band - 1 yearMentors Club - 2 years Health Occupation Students of America - 1 year

Additional:
Natalie’s Second Chance Dog ShelterMission Trip to Bayou La Batre

2025 Local Participants

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