Practices begin for rescheduled DYM program
Pictured are Distinguished Young Women participants earlier this year. Unfortunately, some of the participants are unable to take part in the scholarship program as planned due to scheduling conflicts.
Photo courtesy PICTURESQUE PHOTOGRAPHY
The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women program began its annual practices back in February for a planned program on April 25, 2020. However, the best laid plans were derailed by the COVID-19 pandemic.
After a long sabbatical, practices will be resuming shortly and a rescheduled program date of Saturday, June 27, 2020, has been set. Eight young women will showcase their talents on the new date. More information regarding ticket sales to the general public will be forthcoming.
The Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women program receives its scholarship award money entirely through the donations of local community members and businesses. Without this support the program would not exist.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the associated financial struggles for many of our local businesses, our scholarship fund donations are down this year so far. Donations of any size make a significant impact and allow Bonners Ferry’s best to achieve their higher learning goals.
If you are able to donate to this year’s program, please contact Andrakay Pluid at 208-946-7598; our outstanding participants are always grateful for your support.
Begun in 1958, Distinguished Young Women has impacted the lives of more than 770,000 young women. Our mission is to empower high school young women by providing scholarship opportunities, developing self-confidence and teaching crucial life skills needed for success in college and beyond. National sponsors include Mobile County, City of Mobile, Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, Alabama Power Foundation, Master Boat Builders, Wintzell’s Oyster House, Encore Rehabilitation, Regions Financial Corporation, Evonik, Jostens and Alabama Media Group.
For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Tara Principe, national headquarters marketing and communications director, at 251-438-3621 or Tara@DistinguishedYW.org, or visit www.DistinguishedYW.org.