Distinguished Young Women OF Montana


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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Lyla Ackerman
Distinguished Young Woman of Montana for 2024
State Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

Saturday, January 6, 2024

5:00 pm

Where:
Carroll College FLEX Theater, Helena, MT

Application due:
Sunday, October 15, 2023

Tickets:
$5 at door
Cash, check or Venmo only

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 senior year of high school. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.

APPLICATIONS FOR THE CLASS OF 2024 ARE NOW CLOSED

Accepting applications for the Class of 2025 and after


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Montana

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Lyla Ackerman
FromHelena
University PreferenceUniversity of Denver
Career GoalBiology Teacher

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Lewis and Clark County

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Lyla Ackerman
From
Helena

University Preference
University of Denver

Career Goal
Biology Teacher

Achievements:
ValedictorianDistinguished StudentTechnical Olympics Winner (JTF 2024)Best All Festival Performance by a Female (JTF 2018)AP Scholar with Honor4.0 Letter and Pin (6 consecutive semesters)All State Choir Acceptance (All 4 year of high school)Superior Rating Vocal Solo (State Music Festival 2022/23)Superior Rating Vocal Solo (District Music Festival 2022/23)Honor Bar and 5 Choir Pins (Choir Club Officer, All State Participant, District Participant, State Participant, General Choir Pin)

Activites:
Grandstreet Theatre School ClassesVoice LessonsRugbyDance: JazzChoir Club (President)Tutor

Additional:
Ushering at Grandstreet TheatreLink LeaderNational Honor Society

2024 State Participants

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Lyla Ackerman
CityHelena
University PreferenceUniversity of Denver
Career GoalBiology Teacher
TalentMusical Theater
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Sofia  Balius
CityCascade
University PreferenceUniversity of Montana
Career GoalMissing Persons Detective Or A Separate Career In Criminology
TalentSinging And Guitar Playing
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Tegan Chapman
CityHamilton
University PreferenceWestern Washington University
Career GoalCertified Child Life Specialist
TalentSinging
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Christina Dyke
CityMissoula
University PreferenceOlin College of Engineering or Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Career GoalI Am Working Towards Becoming A Better Leader Within The Stem Disciplines; Both In My Education And With My Contribution To The Work Force.
TalentPresentation
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Sage Sportsman
CityGlendive
University PreferenceUniversity of Wisconsin- Eau Claire
Career GoalI Want To Earn My Bachelor's In Fine Arts And Open My Own Art Studio/Business.
TalentArt Display
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