Distinguished Young Woman program starts

TICONDEROGA – Rehearsals are underway now for eight seniors at Ticonderoga High School in the Distinguished Young Woman of Ticonderoga Scholarship Program. For more than 50 years, young women at Ticonderoga High School have had the opportunity to participate in the program, Program Director Tracey Cross-Baker said. The showcase event, formerly known as America's Junior Miss, aims to celebrate the leadership, scholarship and talent of young women today, she said. "For the Class of 2018, their chance to shine will come at the next local program," she said. The event will be held at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 5 at the Ticonderoga High School auditorium. All seats will be $7 and the doors will open at 6:15 p.m. "Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that inspires high-school women to develop their full, individual potential through a fun and transformative experience that culminates in the celebratory showcase of their accomplishments," Cross-Baker said. "At local, state, and national levels, the evaluation process includes a review of scholastic information and panel interview prior to the competition. The final three categories – group fitness, individual talent, and group self-expression – are presented on stage at the program." She said that as one of only five local programs across the state, the Ticonderoga event has provided an opportunity for more than 400 young women to participate and awarded more than $200,000 in scholarship monies. For the Class of 2018, the eight young women participating will share in more than $2,000 in scholarship awards. The overall winner selected at this program will then represent Ticonderoga at the New York state finals in the Albany area in July 2017. Participants are: Omni Bazan of Ticonderoga is the daughter of Chris and Dawn Bazan. Her school activities have included dance, band, jazz band, soccer, indoor track, outdoor track, Key Club and youth and government. After graduation, she is interested in pursuing a career as a biomedical engineer. Jessica Bruce of Putnam is the daughter of Michael and Jodie Bruce. As a student, she has been involved with soccer, softball, foreign language club, yearbook staff, Key Club, dance, and National Honor Society. She is interested in becoming a radiologic technician after graduation. Fallon Kennedy of Hague is the daughter of Brian Kennedy and Renee Swinton. Her school activities have included drama club, chorus, area all-state chorus, National Honor Society, foreign language club, basketball, and work at the Silver Bay YMCA. After graduation, she is interested in pursuing a career as a history teacher. Corey Kidder of Ticonderoga is the daughter of Dean and Toni Kidder. As a student, she has been involved with soccer, basketball, outdoor track, art club, foreign language club, Girl Scouts, dance, Key Club, and National Honor Society. She is interested in pursuing a career as an English teacher after graduation. Grace Montville is the daughter of Scott and Susan Montville of Ticonderoga. In high school, she has been involved with soccer, indoor track, softball, foreign language club, youth and government and work at the Sentinel Grille. After graduation she is interested in pursuing a career with the U.S. Air Force. Alexis Santose is the daughter of Crystal Hood of Ticonderoga. Her school activities have included band, jazz band and community service projects. She is interested in pursuing a career as a psychiatrist after graduation. Meegan Shaw is the daughter of Michael and Robin Shaw of Ticonderoga. As a student, she has been involved with soccer, chorus, all-county chorus, outdoor track and community service projects. After graduation she is interested in pursuing a career as a cosmetologist. Alexis Tucker of Ticonderoga is the daughter of Melissa Tucker and Joe Tucker. Her school activities have included chorus, soccer, basketball, softball, and work at the Wind Chill. After graduation, she plans to pursue a career with the Air Force. The evening events will also include a basket raffle with more than 25 different baskets, a 50/50 raffle, entertainment by the Little Sisters of contestants, and reflections from Breanna Brown, the Class of 2017 Distinguished Young Woman of Ticonderoga. For more information about this year's program, contact Cross-Baker at 585-2525, or email: tlcb24@hotmail.com.

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