News Staff Report
Ten young ladies are vying for the title and college scholarships in the Escambia County Distinguished Young Women, a national scholarship program, which will be held Saturday, July 27, 6:30 p.m., Woodfin Patterson Auditorium on Brewton campus of Coastal Alabama Community College.
Tickets are available from any participant for $10 each and will be available at the door the night of the program for $15.
Distinguished Young Women was formerly known as Junior Miss. It is a scholarship program, rather than a pageant.
Vying for the title are the following:
Sarah Aaron
High school: W.S. Neal High School
Career goal: Pediatric Oncologist
College choice: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Activities / Honors: W.S. Neal Color Guard Captain • W.S. Neal Tennis Team • Peer Mentor • Key Club • FFA String Band • Yearbook • Talent Search • W.S. Neal Concert Band • Light Student Ministry • FBCEB Adult Choir
Talent: Vocal and dance performance
Selection: “Top Secret Personal Beeswax”
Jana’ Binion
High school: W.S. Neal High School
Career goals: Registered nurse
College choice: Alabama State University
Activities / Honors: Cashier at Piggly Wiggly • Track and Field • Church Choir • Babysitting
Talent: Poem
Selection: “Phenomenal Woman”
Brieanna Dees
High school: W.S. Neal High School
Career goal: Anesthesiologist
College choice: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Activities / Honors: Volleyball • Basketball • Color guard • Track and Field
Talent: [Not provided]
Selection: [Not provided]
Baleigh Douglas
High school: T.R. Miller High School
Career goal: Veterinarian
College choice: Auburn University
Activities / Honors: Weightlifting • Yearbook • Singing • Hair and Makeup
Talent: Singing
Selection: “Can’t Help Falling in Love”
Elizabeth Glass
High school: T.R. Miller High School
Career goal: Nurse Anesthetist
College choice: University of Alabama
Activities / Honors: T.R. Miller Majorette Co-Captain • TRM Prom Committee • Varsity Swim Team • Flute player for TRM Concert Band • Yearbook Staff – Editor • Student Government Association • Pep Club • Spanish Club • Brewton Dance Studio Dancer • TRM Power Lifting Team
Talent: Baton Routine
Selection: “Holding Out for a Hero”
Ella Hart
High school: T. R. Miller High School
Career goals: Orthopedic Surgeon
College choice: University of Alabama
Activities / Honors: VoluNeed Board • Escambia County 4-H Youth Council • University of Alabama Early College Ambassador • First United Methodist Church Youth Group • Scholars Bowl Team • T. R. Miller Majorette Line Captain • T. R. Miller Varsity Tennis Team • T. R. Miller Powerlifting Team • Science Olympiad • National Honors Society
Talent: Lyrical Routine
Selection: “Wind Beneath My Wings”
Jada Johnson
High school: Escambia County High School
Career goal: Orthodontist
College choice: University of Alabama in Birmingham
Activities / Honors: Cheerleading • Softball • Dance and Step • Church Choir •
Rotary Club • Chamber Ambassador
Talent: Liturgical Dance
Selection: “Gracefully Broken” – Tasha Cobbs
Madison Lum
High school: T.R Miller High School
Career goal: Neonatal Nurse Specialist
College choice: University Of Alabama
Activities / Honors: Varsity Cross Country • Varsity Track and Field • Pep Club
Talent: Singing / Sign Language
Selection: “Here’s My Heart”
Grace Morgan
High school: Flomaton High School
Career goal: Engineer
College choice: Auburn University
Activities / Honors: Junior Class President • SCA Vice President • BETA Club • LEO Club • FBLA • FFA Sentinel • Art Club • Tutoring • Varsity Sports (Volleyball, Softball) • First United Methodist Church Youth Group
Talent: Speed Painting
Selection: [Not applicable]
Malin White
High school: Flomaton High School
Career goal: Orthodontist
College choice: Auburn University
Activities / Honors: Volleyball • FFA • Basketball • FBLA • Track • Leo Club • Drum Major
Talent: Flute
Selection: “Let It Be”