Distinguished Young Women participants come from all walks of life, but they have one thing in common: the desire to succeed. Below are the Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi At-Large participants for the Class of 2023.
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High School: Northwest Rankin High School
College Preference: Duke University
Career Goals: Research Engineer
Talent: Musical Performance (Flute) (Flute Concertino Op. 107 in D Major, by Cecile Chaminade )
High School: Simpson County Academy
College Preference: The University of Southern Mississippi
Career Goals: Marine Biologist
Talent: Vocal (Oceans, by Hillsong United)
High School: Lewisburg High
College Preference: Ole Miss
Career Goals: Attorney
Talent: Dance (Lyrical, by Hannah Bobo)
High School: Biloxi High School
College Preference: Harvard, Stanford
Career Goals: Fashion Designer, Performance Pianist, Real Estate
Talent: Piano Performance
High School: Seminary High School
College Preference: Mississippi State University
Career Goals: I would like to major in Communications/Journalism
Talent: Broadway Vocal (I Enjoy Being a Girl, by Rodgers and Hammerstein )
High School: Sacred Heart Catholic High School
College Preference: Texas A&M, Auburn, or LSU
Career Goals: Chemical Engineer
Talent: Writing (Short Story (Reality), by Maura McLauglin)
High School: Heritage Academy
College Preference: University of Alabama Tuscaloosa
Career Goals: Medical Device Sales Representative
Talent: Jazz Dance (Great Balls of Fire, by Jerry Lee Lewis)
High School: Sumrall High School
College Preference: Vanderbilt or Mississippi State University
Career Goals: Anesthesiologist
Talent: Dance Solo, Specialty: Jazz
High School: Clinton Public Highschool
College Preference: Mississippi College
Career Goals: Orthopedic Surgeon
Talent: Trumpet solo (Yesterday by The Beatles, by Self transcribed and organized piece)
High School: Hernando High School
College Preference: Mississippi College
Career Goals: Medicine
Talent: Singing