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Hyco Lake Magazine is proud to support the Distinguished Young Women of Roxboro and we encourage all of our readers and local businesses to do so as well. These young people are our future!
Looking for more info and some history:
Junior Miss to Distinguished Young Women - 2019 Volume 1
There Is Something to Come Back For - 2019 Volume 2
Christi Lappin: She Keeps Them Dancing - 2019 Volume 3
Abby Porterfield - Person High School
Career Goals
Psychiatrist
College Choice(s)
UNC Chapel Hill or UNC Wilmington
Activities/Honors
Dance at Christi's Dance Center, Drill Team Captain, National Honor Society, Lifeguard, Youth at Mt. Zion Methodist
Talent
Dance to "Jal Ho"
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
To learn more about myself and to break out of my comfort zone.
Ahn Overbey - Roxboro Community School
Career Goals
I want to become a forensic pathologist.
College Choice(s)
ECU, Tulane, UNC Chapel Hill
Activities/Honors
RCS AP Academy, Senior CotillionAssistant, RCS Jazz Band, Interact Club
Talent
Singing
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I decided to participate in the program because I thought this would be a great opportunity to meet new friends and earn scholarship money.
Courtney Paylor - Person High School
Career Goals
Attend Winston-Salem State University or University of North Carolina at Charlotte and major in Law.
College Choice(s)
Winston-Salem State University, UNC Charlotte
Activities/Honors
Varsity Cheer leading Team, JROTC Battalion Commander, Person County Teen Court Prosecuting Attorney, Juvenile Crime Prevention Council, ASCEND Club, Student Council, Peer Group Connections
Talent
Monologue
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I want to have an experience my senior year that I would never forget. I wanted something to help me with my self confidence and bring out the best version of me.
Lauren Kendrick - Roxboro Community School
Career Goals
Architect / Interior Design
College Choice(s)
UNC Charlotte, Appalachian State University
Activities/Honors
Dance, Beat Club, Interact Club, Church Youth Group, Competitive gymnastics coach at Roxboro Gymnastics Academy, Lifeguard, NCHSAA Scholar-Athlete, Girl Scouts
Talent
Dance
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I decided to be a participant in this year's program because it's a program that I have grown up watching, and have always known that I wanted to experience, Between the friendships that you make and the skills that you acquire, it's overall an amazing opportunity.
Ashlin Jacques - Person High School
Career Goals
Business Development
College Choice(s)
UNCW, Coastal Carolina University
Activities/Honors
Dance, Drill Team, National Honor Society, Governor's School Nominee, PHS DECA Member, Key Club, Mt. Zion Youth Member
Talent
Dance
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I decided to participate in the DYW program because I wanted to form an unbreakable bond with my fellow classmates before we go off to college. I hope to make long lasting memories with all of the other contestants!
Kristina Marraccini - Person High School
Career Goals
Major in Biology, Minor in Agriculture
College Choice(s)
NC State or UNCW
Activities/Honors
Dance, Drill team, Honor Society, Key Club
Talent
Dance
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
To meet new people and learn more about myself and experience new things.
Taylor Ann Rogers - Roxboro Community School
Career Goals
Tax Lawyer
College Choice(s)
UNC Wilmington
Activities/Honors
Youth Group, Jazzercise, Church Lay Reader, Interact Club, Dance, SADD Club, Babysitting, Senior Beta Club, School Pom/Dance Team, Junior Marshal
Talent
Jazz Dance - Greased Lightning
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
Distinguished Young Women has been an long running program that people in our town of Roxboro have loved and supported for many years. I decided to participate in this program for the opportunity to meet new people and help me prepare for a successful future by gaining experience for future life skills. I also had two Aunts who participated in the program several years ago. They both loved it and encouraged me to become a part of this wonderful program.
Grey Marie Carver - Roxboro Community School
Career Goals
Clinical Research or Elementary Education
College Choice(s)
UNC Chapel Hill, UNC Wilmington, ECU
Activities/Honors
2019 Jr. Marshall, Dual Enrollment in Piedmont Community College, Scholar Athlete Award, A-Honor Roll, BETA Club - Jr. Class Representative, SAAD Club - Secretary, InterACT Club, Spanish Club, Science Club, RCS Dance Team, Christi's Dance Center Elite Company Member
Talent
Lyrical Dance "To Build a Home" by The Cinematic Orchestra
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I decided to participate in the Distinguished Young Women's program to help me prepare for the world after high school. My hope is that this program will help me become a better public speaker, improve my interview skills, build lifelong friendships, and become my best self.
Skyler Morris - Person High School
Career Goals
Genetic Research
College Choice(s)
UNCW, Coastal Carolina University
Activities/Honors
Dance, Chorus, National Honors Society, Key Club, Student Council
Talent
Singing
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I feel like this is a good opportunity to connect with other girls, explore my talents and strengths, and learn valuable lessons that will help me through the rest of high school, college and life.
Davina Hoang - Person High School
Career Goals
Go into the medical field to become a pediatrician
College Choice(s)
UNC Chapel Hill, UNCW, Wake Forest, Campbell, Elon
Activities/Honors
Junior Marshall, Key Club, Student Council, National Honor Society
Talent
Dance
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I decided to participate in this program to learn new skills that will be beneficial to me in the future. Creating new bonds and strengthening friendships is also something I look forward to in this program.
Saniya Ricks - Person High School
Career Goals
Future mortician
College Choice(s)
Fayetteville Tech (Mortician Program)
Activities/Honors
Dance, Cheer, American History Honors
Talent
Dance
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I heard it was fun and a good experience.
Jaliyah Smith - Person High School
Career Goals
Become a Physical Therapist
College Choice(s)
ECU, UNC Charlotte
Activities/Honors
Student Council
Talent
Dance
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I decided to participate in DYW because it'll be nice to take part in a community program. And it's a good way to meet new people.
Payten Pearsail - Person High School
Career Goals
Orthopedic Surgeon
College Choice(s)
UNC - Chapel Hill, UNCW, ECU
Activities/Honors
National Honor Society, HOSA, Softball Cross-County, Junior Marshall, Most dedicated to softball.
Talent
Singing a song in ASL (American Sign Language)
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I decided to participate because I had heard so many good stories from other girls about their experience with the program. I also saw this as an opportunity to meet new people.
Hester Claire Linville - Roxboro Community School
Career Goals
Elementary School Teacher
College Choice(s)
Appalachian State University, ECU, UNC Charlotte
Activities/Honors
Dance, Youth Group, Beat Club, Baby Sitting
Talent
Lyrical Dance (A Thousand Years by Christina Perri)
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I want the chance to grow closer to many amazing people.
Graze Stultz - Roxboro Community School
Career Goals
To study law
College Choice(s)
University of North Carolina
Activities/Honors
Piano, Cross County, Youth Legislative Assembly
Talent
Playing Piano, Claire de Lune
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I decided to participate in DYW to meet new people, and I thought it would be a good learning experience to prepare me for the future.
Ashlyne Rouse - Roxboro Community School
Career Goals
Neonatal Nurse
College Choice(s)
ECU
Activities/Honors
Beta Club, Company Dancer at Christi's Dance Center, SADD Vice President, Interact Club, Pom Team, Jazzercise, Theresa Baptist Youth, Cashier at Food Lion
Talent
Jazz Dance to Torn by Nathan Lanier
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I decided to participate in the program because it is an amazing program and a good opportunity to meet new people.
Anniston Marie Stovall - Roxboro Community School
Career Goals
Nurse Practitioner / Dermatologist
College Choice(s)
UNCW / ECU / App State
Activities/Honors
Local dance at Christi's Dance Center, Captain of RCSCheer / Pom Team, Spanish Club, Beta Club, Interact Club, Selected for Rotary Youth Legislative Assembly
Talent
Lyrical Dance to "Ashes" by Celine Dion
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
My main attraction to participate in DYW was to gain leadership and communication skills. Growing up I was always involved in many sports and extracurricular activities which kept me busy and always had me make new friends. I think this program is a great opportunity for all of us young women to learn new things to carry along with us on our future ventures while making fun and amazing memories along the way. I already know that all of us participants will become close friends throughout the duration of this program and we will learn and gain so much. I think what I look forward to most is having the opportunity to participate in this program with all of these girls while having the opportunity to showcase my own talents and possibly win a scholarship as well.
India Burton - Person High School
Career Goals
Nursing
College Choice(s)
Winston-Salem State University, UNC Charlotte, ECU
Activities/Honors
National Honor Society, Fabulous Feet Dance Company, Varsity Cheerleader, JROTC Battalion SGM, Secretary of SADD, Peer Group Connections, ASCEND Club, Key Club, Student Council
Talent
Dance
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I decided to participate in the Program because I've heard nothing but great things about this program and I knew it would be an experience that I wouldn't forget.
Alexis Jordan Vernon - Roxboro Community School
Career Goals
Pharmaceutical development
College Choice(s)
UNC Chapel Hill
Activities/Honors
Beta Club President, Cheer Co-Captain, Pom Team, Interact Club, Spanish Club
Talent
Contemporary Jazz Dance
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
Being a smaller community such as Roxboro, I grew up hearing about and attending DYW for several years. This program has a large impact on so many young women not only from our area but nationally as well and I welcome the opportunity to participate. I am excited to grow from a program that offers all of us new experiences and the chance to become a part of something larger.
Courtney Gentry - Person High School
Career Goals
Dermatologist
College Choice(s)
UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, UNC Charlotte, ECU
Activities/Honors
Nina's School of Dance Company Member, Drill Team Captain, Governor School West Participant, Graduation Marshall, Homecoming Representative for 2016 and 2018, National Honor Society, PCC President's List, VDA Camp All American (x2)
Talent
Contemporary Dance
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I decided to participate in this program to help me step out of my comfort zone since I'm not typically comfortable with speaking in front of people or being interviewed. I am also excited about making new friends and doing all of the fun things involved in the program.
Carly Davis - Roxboro Community School
Career Goals
Elementary School Teacher
College Choice(s)
High Point University and Elon University
Activities/Honors
Dance, Beat Club, Babysitting, Youth Group, School Pom Team, Interact Club
Talent
Tap Dance "Ease on Down the Road"
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I decided to participate in the program because I thought it would be a great experience, I am also looking forward to the opportunity to meet new people and make new friends.
Aivry Coleman - Roxboro Community School
Career Goals
Marine biologist / conservationist
College Choice(s)
UNC Chapel Hill
Activities/Honors
Dance, Trombonist in RCS Honors Jazz and Concert Bands, Disc Golf, Member of Roxboro Baptist Church Youth Group
Talent
Jazz Dance to "Come Alive" from The Greatest Showman
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I have grown up attending Roxboro's DYW program and have always wanted to participate because it looks like so much fun!
Melissa F. Carver - Person High School
Career Goals
Hopes to attend law school
College Choice(s)
Wake Forest University or The University of Alabama
Activities/Honors
National Honor Society, Speaker for the 50th Annual NC Youth Legislative Assembly, Drill Team, Assistant coach for girls soccer at North Middle School, Lifeguard, Key Club, and mission trips to Zimbabwe, Tennessee, Kentucky, and the mountains of North Carolina.
Talent
Dance
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
I grew up watching girls participate and always knew I wanted to participate when I became old enough.
Kyleigh Zane Burton - Roxboro Community School
Career Goals
Dance Choreographer, Pediatric Nurse
College Choice(s)
UNC Chapel Hill, NC State, ECU
Activities/Honors
Christi's Dance center Senior Elite Company, Gymnastics coach, Hanging out with friends, Church / Bible study, Volunteering, Working, Tutoring, Exercising, Crafting, Secretary of National Senior Beta Club, Interact Club, Spanish Club, Science Club, SADD Club, Student Council, All American Dancer, Governor's School Nominee
Talent
Contemporary Dance (Survivor by 2WEI)
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
Every year, since I was in middle school, I have watched the Distinguished Young Women of Roxboro program with awe and amazement. I have always imagined what it would be like to participate when I became a senior. The years have flown by and now it is my turn! Not only did the scholarship opportunities draw me into DYW, but seeing the friendships emerge from past participants. It is much more than just a program in what it provides a platform for high school girls to be a positive light in the world and reach their full potential. It gives young women a chance to make a difference, get involved in the community, and be their best self. The Distinguished Young Women of Roxboro program presents opportunities for lessons in life skills, lifelong friendships, and a lasting positive impact.
Macie Elizabeth Perkins - Person High School
Career Goals
Nursing
College Choice(s)
Piedmont Community College
Activities/Honors
Drill Team
Talent
Dancing to Escalate by Tsar B
Why did you decide to participate in the program?
Everyone talks about the wonderful experience and I had to see for myself.
