Distinguished Young Women OF South Carolina


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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Caitlyn Fortner
Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina for 2024
State Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

Date: July 28, 2024

Where:
Southern Wesleyan University
Newton Hobson Chapel and Fine Arts Center

Tickets:
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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 South Carolina

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Caitlyn Fortner
FromSummerville
University PreferenceNazareth University, Coastal Carolina University, Viterbo University
Career GoalProfessional Career in Musical Theater

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina

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Caitlyn Fortner
From
Summerville

University Preference
Nazareth University, Coastal Carolina University, Viterbo University

Career Goal
Professional Career in Musical Theater

Achievements:
Rollings Middle School of the Arts: Student of The Year 2019SCNATS: Lower High School Treble State Winner 2020Summers Corner Performing Art’s Center: Opening Performer 2020Piccolo Spoleto: Rising Star Recipient 2020Piccolo Spoleto: Rising Star Performer 2022

Activites:
Musical TheaterDance TrainingVocal LessonsPet SittingHorse RidingAnimal Care

Additional:
Dorchester PawsFoxmasFoxtivalPreppy Pet

2025 State Participants

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MaKayla Addy
CityTrenton
University PreferenceUniversity of South Carolina, University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, Appalachian State University
Career GoalA Physician Assistant (Pa) With A Speciality In Pediatrics.
TalentDance
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Sydnee  Cox
CityGreenwood
University PreferenceClemson
Career GoalSurgeon
TalentDance
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Melissa  Cribbs
CityWaterloo
University PreferenceLander University
Career GoalPediatric Nurse & Cheer Coach
TalentSign Language
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Anwi Fomundam
CityMyrtle Beach
University PreferenceUniversity of South Carolina Honors College, Duke University, Harvard
Career GoalAttorney/Lawyer
TalentSinging
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Grace Griffin
CityMount Pleasant
University PreferenceUniversity of North Carolina: Chapel Hill
Career GoalLawyer
TalentPiano
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Ashley  Luton
CityAiken
University PreferenceClemson University
Career GoalTeacher Or Professor
TalentDance
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Riley Lyles
CityGreenwood
University PreferenceUndecided
Career GoalDance Educator
TalentDance
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Sarah Porcha-Konjikusic
CityAiken
University PreferenceSouth Carolina Honors Program
Career GoalDentistry
TalentPiano Performance
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Madalyn  Satterwhite
CityBlacksburg
University PreferenceAppalachian State University or Clemson University
Career GoalLabor And Delivery Nurse
TalentColorguard
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Kellie Winn
CityEdgefield
University PreferenceMars Hill University
Career GoalOccupational Therapist
TalentClogging
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