Gov. Kay Ivey made a visit to the Distinguished Young Women of Alabama rehearsals, a program that high school senior girls have to chance to earn college scholarship money. One young woman will go on to represent the state at the national level as the Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama. The participants, representing 45 counties across the state, arrived in Montgomery Sunday afternoon. The 65th annual program will be held at Frazer United Methodist Church this weekend.
Distinguished Young Women of Alabama is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership, and talent in young women. The girls compete in several categories on and off stage for a chance to represent Alabama in the national program.
Ivey, a former participant of the program, offered her congratulations to the girls and encouraged them to continue being leaders in all they do. She offered words of wisdom as they prepared for their weekend of competition.
“It is important that we lay the groundwork now in Alabama for what’s to come, and that most certainly means putting a renewed emphasis on our young people. I am always encouraged for our future when I spend time with groups like Distinguished Young Women. These young ladies, no doubt, are some of our leaders for tomorrow,” Ivey said.
“We are pleased to welcome these amazing young women to Montgomery as they compete for scholarships and an opportunity to represent the state at the national level,” said state Chairman Michael Jones. “And equally as important, we are excited to see these participants expand their horizons by establishing new friendships that will last a lifetime. This group represents the best of what Alabama’s future looks like and it is a bright future ahead.”
