Distinguished Young Women OF Madison County


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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Sims Jones
Distinguished Young Woman of Madison County for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

January 13, 6pm
Madison Central High School
Madison, MS

Tickets:
$10 each
Children 10 and under are free

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 Madison County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Madison County

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Sims Jones
From
Madison

University Preference
University of Mississippi

Career Goal
Psychiatrist / Medicine

Achievements:
ACT 30+ Club Recognition Mississippi HOBY Seminar Ambassador Junior Class Homecoming Court Maid Madison-Ridgeland Academy Faculty Courtesy AwardMadison-Ridgeland Rotary October 2022 Student of the MonthHighest averages in Algebra II, Spanish II, and Advanced Writing (2022 Madison Junior Civitan Club Outstanding Volunteer Recognition (2022)Madison County Youth LeadershipMadison-Ridgeland AcademyHeadmaster's List (2021-present)Madison-Ridgeland Academy Faculty Leadership Award (2022)

Activites:
Madison-Ridgeland Academy Dance Team CaptainMadison-Ridgeland Academy Student Body Vice PresidentService Director for Madison Junior Civitan ClubChoreographer for Madison-Ridgeland Academy Performing ArtsMadison-Ridgeland Academy Live Well ClubMadison-Ridgeland Academy National Honor Society and Mu Alpha Theta OrganizationMadison-Ridgeland Academy Speech/Debate, and Quiz Bowl TeamsTaylor Collection Sales AssociateStudent Leadership Institute HeadMadison County Youth Leadership Representative

Additional:
Director of Service for the Madison Junior Civitan Club Iona House Food Drive OrganizerMadison Countians Allied Against Poverty (MadCAAP) volunteerWeekly TOPSOCCER attendantMississippi Children's Museum Volunteer

2025 Local Participants

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Vahita Anand
CityMadison
University PreferenceEmory
Career GoalPhysician
TalentMusical Instrument: Flute
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Isabella Bentley
CityMadison
University PreferenceUniversity of Georgia
Career GoalBella Hopes To Take The Pre Med Track In Hopes Of Becoming A Pediatric Surgeon Or Gi Doctor
TalentDance
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Claudia Maron
CityMadison
University PreferenceUnited States Military Academy at West Point
Career GoalTo Study Medicine Or Law And Use My God Given Gifts To Serve Others.
TalentTrumpet Solo
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Pegah Vasighi-Ansarifar
CityMadison
University PreferenceIdeally I would like to attend a college with a strong public health and public policy program in order to set myself up for success.
Career GoalI Hope To Pursue A Career In Medicine And Work With Infectious Diseases. However, A Long Term Career Goal Of Mine Is To Work With Inmates Through Improving The Health Care System For Incarcerated Individuals.
TalentSpoken Word Poetry
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