DYW orientation set for Wednesday

SANDPOINT — An orientation for the 2018 Distinguished Young Women program will take place on Wednesday, Jan 10, from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Sandpoint High School? All girls graduating in the class of 2019 who would be interested in learning about the program and how to earn scholarship money are invited to attend.

Founded in 1958 in Mobile, Ala., Distinguished Young Women (originally called Junior Miss) is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. The program’s goal is to positively impact the lives of young women and inspire them to develop their full, individual potential. It encourages continued education and offers college scholarships and helps the young women to develop self-confidence to interview effectively, speak in public and perform on stage as well as encourage and showcase excellence in academic achievement.

Each Distinguished Young Women program evaluates participants in the following categories: scholastics, interview, talent, fitness, and self-expression.

Cash scholarships are awarded at the local level and millions in college-granted scholarships are available — a total of $820 million nationally. Local winners will advance to the state program in Pocatello, where more than $20,000 in cash tuition scholarships are awarded.