Distinguished Young Women OF Montana At-Large


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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Lyla Ackerman
Distinguished Young Woman of Lewis and Clark County for 2024
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Tegan Chapman
Distinguished Young Woman of Montana At-Large for 2024
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Christina Dyke
Distinguished Young Woman of Missoula County for 2024
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Sage Sportsman
Distinguished Young Woman of Montana At-Large for 2024
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Sofia  Balius
Distinguished Young Woman of Cascade County for 2024
Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

Date TBA

Where:
Virtual

Application due:
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 Montana At-Large

2024 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Lewis and Clark County

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Lyla Ackerman
From
Helena

University Preference
University of Denver

Career Goal
Biology Teacher

Achievements:
ValedictorianDistinguished StudentTechnical Olympics Winner (JTF 2024)Best All Festival Performance by a Female (JTF 2018)AP Scholar with Honor4.0 Letter and Pin (6 consecutive semesters)All State Choir Acceptance (All 4 year of high school)Superior Rating Vocal Solo (State Music Festival 2022/23)Superior Rating Vocal Solo (District Music Festival 2022/23)Honor Bar and 5 Choir Pins (Choir Club Officer, All State Participant, District Participant, State Participant, General Choir Pin)

Activites:
Grandstreet Theatre School ClassesVoice LessonsRugbyDance: JazzChoir Club (President)Tutor

Additional:
Ushering at Grandstreet TheatreLink LeaderNational Honor Society

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Montana At-Large

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Tegan Chapman
From
Hamilton

University Preference
Western Washington University

Career Goal
Certified Child Life Specialist

Achievements:
National Honors Society

Activites:
Key Club/ VolunteerStudent Council Vice PresidentNational Honors SocietyConcert ChoirTennis

Additional:
Key Club Up to 70+ HoursBitterroot Humane Association Volunteer

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Missoula County

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Christina Dyke
From
Missoula

University Preference
Olin College of Engineering or Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Career Goal
I am working towards becoming a better leader within the STEM disciplines; both in my education and with my contribution to the work force.

Achievements:
Serve Montana AwardMontana delegate for National Youth Science CampFIRST Robotics Varsity Letter

Activites:
FRC RoboticsMontana Battle of the booksParticipant in Red Ants Pants Girls Leadership ProgramStudent governmentOutreach organizerFTC robotics

Additional:
MCC volunteer FLL robotics mentorAssistant at Treasure State StudiosVolunteered at the Historical Museum at Fort Missoula

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Montana At-Large

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Sage Sportsman
From
Glendive

University Preference
University of Wisconsin- Eau Claire

Career Goal
I want to earn my Bachelor's in Fine Arts and open my own art studio/business.

Achievements:
Cross Country Team CaptainGymnastics Team Captain

Activites:
Cross CountryTennisTrading Card KidsAdvanced Art

Additional:
Vacation Bible School Group LeaderPainting Murals Coaching Gymnastics

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Cascade County

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Sofia  Balius
From
Cascade

University Preference
University of Montana

Career Goal
Missing persons detective or a separate career in criminology

Achievements:
Silver Ribbon at 2022 State Science FairCitizens For Clean Energy Award at the local Great Falls Science FairSuperior Award at the Virtual Schoolhouse Teachers Science Fair #13 nationally in Division 1, and #32 in all Divisions in the National Academic Homeschool Competition

Activites:
STEAM club member Tennis playerAvid hikerRockclimberGuitar playerSingerArcher

Additional:
Volunteering at the Montana Learning Center in Helena, MontanaVolunteering at Resurrection Ranch in Cascade, Montana

2024 Local Participants

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Lyla Ackerman
CityHelena
University PreferenceUniversity of Denver
Career GoalBiology Teacher
TalentSinging/Acting
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Sofia  Balius
CityCascade
University PreferenceUniversity of Montana
Career GoalMissing Persons Detective Or A Separate Career In Criminology
TalentSinging And Guitar Playing
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Tegan Chapman
CityHamilton
University PreferenceWestern Washington University
Career GoalCertified Child Life Specialist
TalentSinging
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Christina Dyke
CityMissoula
University PreferenceOlin College of Engineering or Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Career GoalI Am Working Towards Becoming A Better Leader Within The Stem Disciplines; Both In My Education And With My Contribution To The Work Force.
TalentPresentation
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Sage Sportsman
CityGlendive
University PreferenceUniversity of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Career GoalI Want To Earn My Bachelor's In Fine Arts And Open My Own Art Studio/Business.
TalentArt Display
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