Distinguished Young Women OF Oklahoma 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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Meagan White
Distinguished Young Woman of Oklahoma At-Large for 2023
Lorna Darling
Distinguished Young Woman of Oklahoma At-Large for 2023
Photo of Ella Dierlam
Ella Dierlam
Distinguished Young Woman of Oklahoma At-Large for 2023
Gena Parker
Distinguished Young Woman of Oklahoma At-Large for 2023
Archisha Banerjee
Distinguished Young Woman of Oklahoma At-Large for 2023
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Class of 2024 Program

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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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2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Oklahoma At-Large

2024 Local Participants


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

Participants

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Oklahoma At-Large

Meagan White
From
Owasso

University Preference

Career Goal

Achievements:
GoPro Scholarship Kidz Roc Invitation Most Improved Award TOP Entertainer Award

Activites:
Competitive DanceDance Educator Recreational DanceWorking with Special Needs students

Additional:
Dance studio cleaningPreparing children's costumes for performancesTutoring Unpaid child care

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Oklahoma At-Large

Lorna Darling
From
Bartlesville

University Preference

Career Goal

Achievements:
ITS awards Student of the month 4.0 Honor roll All State/ circle the state Choir Drama tournaments FCCLA STAR events Spotlight cheer awards

Activites:
CheerChurchEnvironmental clubFCCLAITSInteractMusicNHSStudent councilTheater

Additional:
Camp helpFood banksHelping at elementary schools Spreading awareness to relevant topics Trash pick up

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Oklahoma At-Large

Photo of Ella Dierlam
Ella Dierlam
From
Ardmore

University Preference
University of Alabama

Career Goal
FBI Agent specializing in Cybersecurity

Achievements:
Community Service Finalist Masonic Lodge Student of the Year Nominated All American Cheerleader Rotary Club Student of the MonthAdvanced mock Trial-Best Witness

Activites:
Beta ClubMock Trial Co-CaptainNational Honor SocietyNeutrons and Nailpolish WebsitePeer PartnersSt Francis Youth GroupStillwater Makes a ChangeTechnology Honor SocietyVarsity Cheer Co-CaptainYouth and Government

Additional:
Collected and delivered school supplies for Afghan refugees.Created the website Neutrons and Nail polish.com where I demonstrate experiments. Demonstrated science experiments to young students.Presenter at SWOSU STEAM camp to encourage girls to pursue science careers.Wrote and delivered Christmas cards and candy to nursing homes.

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Oklahoma At-Large

Gena Parker
From
Duncan

University Preference

Career Goal

Achievements:
5 Years Perfect Attendance Chapter FFA DegreeChapter FFA SecretaryFCA All-Star Athlete I Dare You National Leadership AwardJolly Jills Social Club Chaplain National Honor Society 8th Grade-Present Oklahoma High School Honor Society 9th Grade-PresentSophomore and Junior Year Class President VYPE Magazine Athletic Spotlight

Activites:
FCA LeadershipGreet Team at Ray of Hope ChurchJolly Jills Social ClubLeadershipNational Honor SocietyOklahoma Highschool Honor SocietyStudent CouncilVaristy Track & FieldVarsity Cheerleading

Additional:
Beautiful Day Foundation - Widows Dinner, National Honor Society Volunteer.Boy Scouts of America Election Day Pancake Breakfast - F.F.A. Volunteer.Country Club Care Nursing Home Volunteer and Emerson Elementary.Larry Jones Feed the Children in OKC and OKC City Rescue Mission.Stephens County Humane Society - Surgery Technician.

2023 Distinguished Young Woman of Oklahoma At-Large

Archisha Banerjee
From
Bartlesville

University Preference

Career Goal

Achievements:
National Honors Society member Placing 7th at the regionals swim meet Elected President of the Senior classGetting a 1+ at state piano 5 years in a row Placing 2nd in my category at science fair district and state

Activites:
ChoirEnvironment ClubGirl ScoutsPianoStudent CouncilSwimming

Additional:
Cleaning up trash from a local parkHelping at Mary Martha a donation centerHelping at various sports activities behind the scenesWorking at Agape mission, a food donation site

2024 Local Participants

Leah  Hughes
CityOklahoma City
University Preference
Career Goal
Andi Reuter
CityStillwater
University Preference
Career Goal
Shardae  Ward
CityChouteau
University Preference
Career Goal
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