Thirteen to compete in Saturday's Distinguished Young Women program
Thirteen high school juniors are competing in the Wasco County Distinguished Young Women Scholarship Program set to go off tomorrow, Saturday, March 20.
Talents including tap dancing, singing, violin, a monologue, colorguard, even balance beam will be on display as this year’s group works for top scores that will bring thousands in scholarship money.
The event is a huge culmination of months of work fundrasing and preparing for both juniors, parents, chaperones and organizers. Contestants have litterally practiced for years in the lead up to this competition.
The program will be live live-streamed from the The Dalles Civic Auditorium starting at 7 pm. Vouchers for live-stream are $15, and can be purchased at Klindt’s Booksellers at 315 E. 2nd St., The Dalles.
DYW is an empowerment program that inspires Junior girls in High School to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience culminating in a celebratory showcase of their accomplishments.
The participants are judged in 5 categories:
Scholastics: 25% (of their final score)
Interview: 25%
Talent: 20%
Fitness: 15%
Self Expression: 15%
The winners will go on to compete at a state-level competition and then nationals if they advance.
But enough, enough of the formalities. Who is participating?
With no further ado, here are your contestants for the 2021 Wasco County DYW. Best of luck to you all. You have already made us proud!
All Photos by Kathy Pothier
#1 - Elizabeth Olivan - TDHS - Tap Dance
Lizzy currently attends The Dalles High School and has aspirations of becoming a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. On program night her talent will be a tap dance choreographed by Kristi Maley to the song, "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" - an acapella version by Whitney Houston.
#2- Zora Richardson - TDHS - Violin
Zora attends The Dalles High School with plans of Drama Therapy and becoming a Theatre Professional. She will play the violin, "Sicilienne and Rigaudon" by Fritz Kreisler, on program night.
#3- Ashley Bailey - Dufur HS - Monologue
Ashley currently attends Dufur High School with education and career goals in the Engineering and Business Management fields. She will be performing a monologue titled "Sleeping Beauty," by Keena Lindsay.
#4- Keida Hendricks - TDHS - Colorguard
Keida aspires to be a Doctor someday. Her talent will be a colorguard routine to the song "Elastic Heart," by Sia and Choreographed by Melissa Heying & Josephine Colburn.
#5- Natalie Wollam - TDHS - Jazz Dance
After graduating Natalie has goals in being a Biologist/Occupational therapist. On program night she will be performing a hip hop dance, "Say My Name (Remix)," by ODESZA and choreographed by Bre Leavitt.
#6- Tania Rosales - TDHS - Singing
Tania currently attends The Dalles High School with career aspirations of becoming a Cardiothoracic Surgeon. She will be singing on program night a song called Por Amarte Asi, by Christian Castro.
#7-Maddie Dollarhide - TDHS - Piano
Maddie currently attends Dufur High School and has ambitions of becoming a Veterinarian DVM. Her talent will be a piano piece, Solfeggietto, by C.P.E Bach.
#8- Ashley Quisenberry - TDHS - Beam
Ashley currently attends The Dalles High School with a career goal in radiology. Her talent performance will be a gymnastics balance beam routine choreographed by Audrey Hinatsu.
#9- Moyra Dorzab - TDHS - Monologue
Moyra is currently attending The Dalles High School with career goals in Scientific Journalism and music. On Program Night she will be performing the monologue “You are Special,” by Max Lucado.
#10- Hannah Kortge - Dufur HS - Tap Dance
Hannah currently attends Dufur High School with the desire to go into law school. She will be performing a tap dance, choreographed by Kristi Maley, to “Diamonds Are A Girl's Best Friend,” by Moulin Rouge.
#11- Iselda Acevedo - TDHS - Singing
Iselda has future plans of becoming an Entrepreneur and Artist. She will perform a song written by herself and her sister, Ariana Acevedo, called "Stronger" on Program Night.
#12- Brooke Abrams -TDHS - Hip Hop Dance
Participant Brooke Abrams currently attends The Dalles High School. Brooke wants to become a nurse, doctor or surgeon in the future. Her performance will be a Hip Hop style dance to a Beyonce medley, choreographed by Alli Miles and Jessica Rodda.
#13- Piper Neal - Dufur HS - Piano
Piper currently attends Dufur High School and aspires to be a National Park Ranger. Her talent will be a piano performance titled “Solfeggietto,” by Carl Philipp Emanuel Bach.
