Chris & Kim Brundage
Jody & Robert Clark, Tori Norris, Michela Gray, Mackenzie Williams, Joni Wofford & Nicole Ojeda
Nicole Ojeda & Joni Wofford
D
istinguished Young Women (DYW) of Walton
County held their showcase on the evening of July
14 at South Walton High auditorium. Michela
Gray was named Distinguished Young Woman of
Walton County and was awarded $1,250 in college scholarships.
Gray is currently a senior at South Walton High School. She will
now represent Walton County in the state program in February.
Mackenzie Williams was named fi rst runner-up and also won a
fi tness award, totaling $700 in scholarships. The emcee for the
evening was Denise Song.
Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program
that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual
potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates
in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments. The mission
of Distinguished Young Women is to provide scholarship
opportunities to outstanding, college-bound high school girls, and
to encourage personal development in all young people through its
“Be Your Best Self” outreach program.
photos & story by
Zhalman Harris
Gina Maus & Maggie Matthews
VIP Destin at South Walton High School
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