Russellville High School student Stella Hill was recently named the Franklin County representative for the Distinguished Young Women State Program set for January 19-20, 2024, in Montgomery.
Hill was selected to represent Franklin County at the July 27th Northwest Alabama Distinguished Young Women Program held on the campus of the University of North Alabama.
Ten young women from Franklin, Colbert and Lauderdale Counties competed in events including scholastics, interview, fitness, talent and self-expression. One participant was selected to represent each county at the state competition.
Hill also won scholastics, talent and self-expression categories. RHS students Chloe Sheffield and Danica Graham were named first alternate and second alternate, respectively. Graham also won the fitness category.
Phil Campbell High School student Aaliyah Prince won the 'Be Your Best Self' Essay Contest.
Distinguished Young Women began in 1958. The national organization is a free program that offers college scholarships at the state level and nationally. Participants must be juniors in high school.
The program's mission is to empower young women by providing scholarships, connecting with a nationwide network of women, developing self-confidence and participation in life skills programs to prepare them for success after high school.
For more information on the Distinguished Young Women program in northwest Alabama, contact Susan Hargett at 256-710-9239 or Katernia Cole-Coffey at 256-332-8880.
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