Distinguished Young Women OF Petal


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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Presley Rounsaville
Distinguished Young Woman of Petal for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

Date TBA

Where:
Location TBA

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 Petal

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Petal

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Presley Rounsaville
From
Petal

University Preference
Yale

Career Goal
Pediatric Surgeon

Achievements:
APUSH AP Human Geography AP Euro Most Improved In Show Choir Honor Roll AP Seminar Most Dependable in Show Choir Most Outstanding Student in Accelerated Geometry

Activites:
Show ChoirStudent Council Beta ClubNational Honor SocietyWomen's ChoirMulticultural Inclusion ClubCarterville Youth Group

Additional:
Showtimers (Special Education show choir)Vacation Bible School Petal Task Force

2025 Local Participants

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Kate Burcaw
CityPetal
University PreferenceMississippi State University
Career GoalNeonatologist
TalentMarimba Solo
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Audrey Kate Carr
CityPetal
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern Miss, or University of Mississippi
Career GoalMarine Biology, Or Fashion Merchandising
TalentDance
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Alison Cross
CityPetal
University PreferenceNorthwestern University
Career GoalBroadway Performer
TalentVocals
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Brinklee Deshazo
CityPetal
University PreferenceUniversity of Mississippi
Career GoalTo Become A Lawyer
TalentSpoken Poetry
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Caroline Gunn
CityPetal
University PreferenceUniversity of Southern Mississippi
Career GoalGraphic Design
TalentSinging
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Krysten Procter
CityPetal
University Preference
Career GoalProvide Care To Women As An Obgyn
TalentPoem Recitation
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Lauren Shows
CityPetal
University PreferenceIn State
Career GoalTo Become A Sports Agent
TalentSinging
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Laken White
CityPetal
University PreferenceHoward University
Career GoalNurse Practitioner
TalentPoetry
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