Chris & Kim Brundage

Jody & Robert Clark, Tori Norris, Michela Gray, Mackenzie Williams, Joni Wofford & Nicole Ojeda

Nicole Ojeda & Joni Wofford

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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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