Participants
Distinguished Young Women participants come from all walks of life, but they have one thing in common: the desire to succeed. Below are the Distinguished Young Women of Alabama participants for the Class of 2020.
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Riley Clark
Autauga
City: Prattville
College Preference: University of South Alabama
Career Goals: Physical Therapist
Talent: Jazz Dance (Baby I’m a Star, by Prince)
Mary-Mychal O’Rourke
Baldwin
City: Spanish Fort
College Preference: The University of South Alabama
Career Goals: Pediatric Physicians Assistant
Talent: Choreographed Flag dance (Nuvole Bianche, by Written by Ludovico Einaudi )
Hannah Sears
Bibb County
City: West Blocton
College Preference: University of West Alabama
Career Goals: Nurse Practitioner
Talent: Acrojazz (Circus Remix, by Britney Spears/ Various Artist)
Leah Bussey
Blount
City: Hayden
College Preference: Jacksonville State
Career Goals: Performer-Director of Youth Theatre
Talent: Singing (“Live Like A Warrior”, by Matishyahu )
Hayden Fail
Butler
City: Greenville
College Preference: University of South Alabama
Career Goals: Nurse Anesthetist
Talent: Lyrical Dance (Surprise Yourself, by Jack Garratt)
Sarah Beth Huntley
Chilton
City: Clanton
College Preference: Vanderbilt University
Career Goals: Film Writer
Talent: Piano (The Storm, by J. F. Burgmuller)
Kathryn Wigley
Choctaw
City: Gilbertown
College Preference: University of Alabama
Career Goals: Business Management
Talent: Piano Solo (Toccata in D Minor, by Johann Sebastian Bach)
Mary McNider
Clarke
City: Thomasville
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Child Advocate
Talent: Vocal (What a Beautiful Name, by Hillsong Worship)
Ashley-Sinclair Curtis
Coffee
City: Enterprise
College Preference: To Be Decided
Career Goals: To Be Decided
Talent: Tap (I'm Alright, by Kenny Loggins )
Maggie Tubbs
Colbert
City: Muscle Shoals
College Preference: University of Alabama
Career Goals: Optometry/Audiology
Talent: Tap Dancing (Travellin' Band, by Creedence Clearwater Revival)
Cameron Stephens
Covington County
City: Andalusia
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Pediatrician
Talent: Lyrical Dance (Jump by Cynthia Erivo, by Choreographed by Carla Birmingham / Becky Garner)
Madison McDougald
Crenshaw
City: Luverne
College Preference: Samford University, Auburn University
Career Goals: Performing Arts and Journalism
Talent: Musical Theatre (Pulled, by Andrew Lippa)
Kate-Davis Heatherly
Cullman
City: Cullman
College Preference: Louisiana State University
Career Goals: Public Relations Specialist
Talent: Acro/Jazz Dance (Keeping Your Head Up, by Birdy)
Mary Catherine Dulaney
Dale
City: Ozark
College Preference: University of Alabama
Career Goals: Hospitality Management
Talent: Classical Ballet en Pointe (Man of la Mancha, by Mitch Leigh)
Brianna Miles
Dallas
City: Selma
College Preference: Florida A & M
Career Goals: Mechanical Engineering
Talent: Dance (Tap) (Rockin' Robin, by Michael Jackson)
Jessica Westmoreland
DeKalb
City: Rainsville
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Agriscience Teacher in Secondary Education
Talent: Singing and Playing Ukulele (Annie’s Song, by John Denver)
Blakley White
Elmore
City: Deatsville
College Preference: Troy University
Career Goals: Elementary Education
Talent: Vocal (This Is Me, by Benji Pasek & Justin Paul)
Ella Hart
Escambia
City: Flomaton
College Preference: University of Alabama
Career Goals: Orthopedic Surgeon
Talent: Lyrical Routine (Wind Beneath My Wings, by Bette Midler)
McCain Foster
Etowah
City: Gadsden
College Preference: University of Alabama
Career Goals: Child Psychologist
Talent: Dance (Contemporary) (Rescue, by Lauren Daigle)
Bailey Bolton
Franklin
City: Red Bay
College Preference: University of North Alabama
Career Goals: Elementary Education
Talent: Singing and Playing the Guitar (Jolene, by Dolly Parton)
Reagan Tolbert
Geneva
City: Slocomb
College Preference: University of Alabama at Birmingham
Career Goals: Obstetrician
Talent: Lyrical DAnce ("Your are the Reason", by Calum Scott)
Sarahbeth Wagner
Houston County
City: Dothan
College Preference: Belmont University
Career Goals: Law and Justice
Talent: Musical Theatre- Vocal (When He Sees Me, by Waitress (Sara Bareilles))
Lauren Thrasher
Jefferson
City: Hoover
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Physical Therapist
Talent: Jazz en Pointe (Canned Heat, by Jamiroquai)
Emily Butler
Lauderdale
City: Florence
College Preference: University of Alabama
Career Goals: My goal is to be a Public Relations Specialist.
Talent: Lyrical Dance (River, by Leon Bridges)
Kinley Sutton
Lawrence
City: Mount Hope
College Preference: The University of North Alabama
Career Goals: Pediatric Nursing
Talent: Singing (This Girl, by Lauren Daigle )
Kaitlyn Goodman
Lee
City: Opelika
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Nurse Practitioner in Trauma
Talent: Baton Twirling (A Little Party Never Killed Nobody, by Fergie)
Brina Harden
Limestone
City: Madison
College Preference: Georgetown University
Career Goals: Corporate Attorney
Talent: Piano (Liz on Top of the World, by Dario Marianelli)
Helen Oglesby
Lowndes
City: Lowndesboro
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Orthodontist
Talent: Speech (“Choose Joy” by Helen Oglesby, by Helen Oglesby)
Rachel Sargent
Macon County
City: Shorter
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Pre-Med/Music
Talent: Musical Performance (Somewhere Over the Rainbow, by Judy Garland)
Mary Caton Davidson
Madison
City: Madison
College Preference: University of Alabama
Career Goals: Physician
Talent: Musical Theater Dance (So Much Better, by Legally Blonde)
Maria Moxey
Mobile County
City: Mobile
College Preference: Fordham University, Northwestern University or NYU
Career Goals: Concert Dance/Theoretical Physics
Talent: Rhythm Tap Dance (For Good, by Composer: Stephen Schwartz Vocalist: Idina Menzel)
Deztini Stevens
Monroe
City: Frisco City
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Mechanical Engineering and Business Management
Talent: Lyrical Ballet (I Believe , by Fantasia)
Dominique Verville
Montgomery
City: Montgomery
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Pediatric Physical Therapist
Talent: Contemporary Dance (You Are The Reason, by Calum Scott)
Zoe Smith
Morgan
City: Decatur
College Preference: Auburn
Career Goals: Physical Therapist
Talent: Tap Dancing (Rise Up by Andra Day, by Erin Baer)
Jessica White
Pickens
City: Carrollton
College Preference: University of West Alabama
Career Goals: Elementary Education Teacher
Talent: Baton Twirling (9 to 5 , by Dolly Parton )
Isabel Robledo
Pike
City: Troy
College Preference: Troy University
Career Goals: Dual Major in Spanish and Tourism, Minor in Music
Talent: Playing piano. (Por Una Cabeza, by Carlos Gardel)
Elizabeth Mitchim
Shelby County
City: Pelham
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Pediatric Physical Therapy
Talent: Dance (Angel by the Wings , by Lori Tombrello )
Anna Motes
St. Clair County
City: Pell City
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Speech Pathologist
Talent: Vocal/Instrumental (Rainbow, by Kacey Musgraves)
Megan Harris
Tallapoosa
City: Alexander City
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Speech Pathologist
Talent: Jazz Dance (Proud Mary, by Tina Turner)
Anna Haley
Tuscaloosa
City: Northport
College Preference: Harding University
Career Goals: Computer Science/Music
Talent: Vocal Performance (Don't Rain On My Parade, by Barbara Streisand )
Lorin ORear
Walker
City: Jasper
College Preference: University of Alabama
Career Goals: Theatre Education
Talent: Vocal (Gravity , by Sara Bareilles )
Halle Dantzler
Washington
City: Chatom
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Chemical Engineering
Talent: Vocal Presentation - "9 to 5" (9 to 5, by Dolly Parton)
Jasmine Hargreaves
Wilcox
City: Camden
College Preference: University of Alabama/Troy University
Career Goals: BA in Dance / Interior Design
Talent: Lyrical Dance (The Climb, by Miley Cyrus )
