DYW scholarship program tonight

SANDPOINT — Eight outstanding high school juniors are participating in tonight’s 2016 Distinguished Young Women of Sandpoint program.

The event, which is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent in young women, will be held at 7 p.m. at the Sandpoint High School auditorium. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Tickets purchased in advance are $8 youth/student and $12 adult; at the door, $10 youth/student and $15 adult.

Participating in the program are Abby Johnson, Calli Laybourne, Ellie McCray, Eleanore Mearns, Rachel Meyer, Julia Neuder, Emma Reed, and Alyssa Webster.