Distinguished Young Women OF Pascagoula


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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Kershlyn Tadlock
Distinguished Young Woman of Pascagoula for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

Date March 16, 2024

Passcagoula Performing Arts Center

Tucker Avenue, Pascagoula, MS

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 Pascagoula

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Pascagoula

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Kershlyn Tadlock
From
Pascagoula

University Preference
The University of Alabama

Career Goal
Pediatric Surgeon

Achievements:
Merit Award in Geometry 9th grade 2nd Highest Average in Algebra II 10th grade, 2nd Highest Average All III 11th grade All A Honor Roll 9th grade- present Award of Academic Excellence in English 10th grade Excellence in Piano Highest Average in Biology, English, Spanish I 9th gradeHighest Average in Spanish II, Physical Science 10th gradeService of Distinction Award Trent Lott Leadership ProgramVirtue Award for Enthusiasm Virtue Award for Faithfulness

Activites:
Secretary for Eagle Legacy Club Captain of Varsity Cheer Squad Diamond Girl Interact Club Vice President of Key ClubAdvisor on the Mayor's Youth Council Member of Melange Dance Company National Honor SocietyPresident of Jeune Esprit Social and Service ClubSecretary of State AmbassadorPresident of Z- Club

Additional:
Backpack Buddies, collected food and packed bags for kids around the community.Toys for Tots, collected and distributed toys around the community. Volunteer for CASA, an organization for foster children. I collected school supplies and donated them to the foster children at CASA. I also collected costumes for a program I am an ambassador for called costumes for CASA.Volunteered at Lee Tingle Blood drive and donated blood, I also volunteered at the Seth Alexander memorial golf tournament.Volunteered at the local heart run for Singing River Hospital.

2025 Local Participants

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Kyleigh Carter
CityPascagoula
University PreferenceLSU
Career GoalComputer Engineer
TalentRecite A Poem
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Mary Amelia Clemens
CityPascagoula
University PreferenceMississippi State University
Career GoalSocial Worker And Freelance Makeup Artist
TalentJazz Dance
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Addison Foster
CityPascagoula
University PreferenceUndecided
Career GoalMarketing, Creative Design, Journalism
TalentVocal
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Maggie Hinkel
CityPascagoula
University Preferenceuniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalBoutique Owner/Interior Designer
TalentDance
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Karly Johnson
CityPascagoula
University PreferenceMS State or University of Southern MS
Career GoalBusiness Or Design
TalentDance
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Makayla Jade Mendez
CityPascagoula
University PreferenceHoward University
Career GoalPolitics Or Diplomat
TalentDance
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Gracelyn Mitchell
CityPascagoula
University PreferenceMississippi State
Career GoalElementary Teacher
TalentDance
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Laney  Naquin
CityPascagoula
University PreferenceLSU or South Alabama
Career GoalMedical Field/Orthopedic Surgeon
TalentPiano
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Saabria Prater
CityPascagoula
University Preference
Career GoalAuthor, Professional Dancer, Film Director And Producer
TalentFlag Routine
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Alexandra  Roth
CityPascagoula
University PreferenceMississippi State University
Career GoalPsychiatrist
TalentLyrical/ Contemporary Dance
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Merari Saez Torres
CityPascagoula
University PreferenceMGCCC
Career GoalPursue In The Field Of Health.
TalentMusical Instrument Euphonium
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Amya  Sims
CityPascagoula
University PreferenceFlorida A&M
Career GoalBusiness, Finance, Marketing / Real Estate
TalentPoem
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Abrianna Smith
CityPascagoula
University PreferenceJackson State University or University of South Alabama
Career GoalMiddle School Social Studies Teacher Or Childcare Facility Owner
TalentDancing/Rifle
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Caylie  Waters
CityPascagoula
University PreferenceUniversity of South Alabama
Career GoalRadiologist
TalentLine Dance
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Jadiamond Willis
CityPascagoula
University Preference
Career GoalPolice Officer Future Swat
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