Megan Maddox, Distinguished Young Woman of Simpson County, will be one of 29 Mississippi high school seniors competing for more than $28,900 in college scholarships when the 2022 Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi Program gets under way Thursday, July 22, in Meridian.
The state program, which is held in Meridian, Mississippi, is now in its 65th year celebrating and spotlighting outstanding achievements of the state’s best and brightest high school girls. The three nights of competition at The Evangel Temple concludes on Saturday, July 24. Curtains open 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Friday; 8 p.m. Saturday.
Megan, the daughter of Keith and Joanna Maddox of Magee, attends Simpson County Academy. Academic accomplishments, membership and hobbies include the following: Student Council Class President, MAIS Honors Society, FBLA Nationals, All-American Cheerleader, and Tennis State Tournament. She plans to attend the University of Southern Mississippi to pursue a career in nursing.
During the week-long program in Meridian, contestants are evaluated on scholastic achievement, fitness, self-expression, talent and interview. Maddox has chosen a vocal performance of “Can’t Help Falling in Love” for her talent.
Reserved tickets for the 2022 Distinguished Young Women Program are available for $60 for a three-night package. General admission tickets are available for $45 for a three night package, or may be purchased for individual evenings: $15, Thursday; $15, Friday; and $20, Saturday. Tickets go on sale Monday, July 12, and may be obtained by calling 601-480-3438. Visa, MasterCard and American Express are welcomed.
“We are extremely excited about this year’s program,” said Sid Wilkinson, State Chairman of the Distinguished Young Women of Mississippi Program. “This program celebrates what is right with today’s young people and offers them cash scholarship opportunities to further their education.” Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Women is a free program that encourages participants to reach their full individual potential. Our mission is to empower young women by providing over $1 billion in scholarship opportunities, developing their self-confidence and participating in our Life Skills Workshops that prepare them for success after high school. National sponsors include Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, Mobile County, City of Mobile, Alabama Power Foundation, Shoe Station, Gant Travel Management, Wellington and Bonnie Coffeen, Regions Financial Corporation, Jostens and Alabama Media Group.
For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Tara Principe, National Headquarters Marketing and Communications Director, at 251-438-3621 or Tara@DistinguishedYW.org or visit www.DistinguishedYW.org.
