Program - Designs by Trisha

Finals Night
August 8, 2015—7pm
Chemeketa Auditorium
Salem, Oregon
Melory Mirashrafi
Distinguished Young Woman of Oregon 2015
Throughout my time in the Distinguished Young Women program, I have learned that nothing is more important than
giving thanks. Considering the Old Hollywood theme of tonight’s program, it’s appropriate that the elegant Audrey Hepburn captures it best: “The best thing to hold onto in life is each other.” Partaking in Distinguished
Young Women and representing the state of Oregon at the national level, it could not be more true
that it is the relationships you make with talented and inspirational individuals that makes the program so special. I believe that spending time with people who inspire you is the key to finding qualities that you would like to embody yourself, naturally creating a drive to Be Your Best Self as a result.
In Distinguished Young Women, everyone connects through a passion for supporting the education
and pursual of dreams of girls all over the United States. My year as the Oregon representative
would not have been the same without the hard work of many people along the way, for it is the
dedication of volunteers that is the true base of this program. I would like to sincerely thank and
recognize the Distinguished Young Women of Oregon board, Sil Scott, Mary Stocks, Randi Condon,
Bill and Pam Hubble, Bob and Pam Zielinski, CeCe Fix, Kitty Tibbals, and many more for touching my life and making
the Oregon program the success that it is. With the words of encouragement and preparation most generously shared by
those who have helped me in my journey, I have gained interview skills, confidence, and most impressively, arm muscles
that have helped me in both the state and national level. My parents, Behnaz and Mori Mirashrafi, have also been exceedingly supportive in my endeavors in the program, making me grateful to them for all that they have done to make me who
I am through supporting my dreams of going into the medical field, and tolerating my love of the arts. Finally, I would
like to share my love and gratitude for my friends from the class of 2015, Sianna, Haley, Marissa, Kelsey, Nizhoni, Sydney,
Savannah, and the 2014 Distinguished Young Woman of Oregon, Kati Busch, who inspired me to always be my “best
self ” while attempting to do justice in representing their magnificence on the national stage.
Please enjoy the program! Family and friends of the class of 2016, thank you for letting us spend this week with these
wonderful ladies, and I hope that you have as much fun watching them shine as we have.
Love,
Melory Mirashrafi
Cover Photo by Danyel Rogers Photography
State Chairman’s Message
I’d like to personally welcome each of you to the 59th annual Distinguished Young Women Program of Oregon for 2016. Tonight, I am privileged to have the opportunity of presenting 11 exceptional young women that represent our beautiful
state. Each of the participants is unique in who they are. Watch as they share with you a variety of goals, talents and
aspirations.
The girls before you a brilliant young women. Oregon would be honored to have any one of them represent our state
at the national program next June. Each of the girls will carry with her an experience of a lifetime. Longtime friendships have been formed. One of these girls will be named the Distinguished Young Woman of Oregon for 2016. She
will carry with her something from each of the girls she has had this experience with. These girls will be stronger individuals for what they have shared and learned from one another. They will leave this program as a new family of
friends and carry the spirit of Distinguished Young Women throughout their lives.
Melory Mirashrafi, Distinguished Young Woman of Oregon 2015, has represented Oregon well. I was proud to travel
with her to Mobile, Alabama where she competed at the national program. Melory is on to Chapman University in
California to make her dream of being a surgeon a reality. I will always cherish the time I had with her.
I too have been a parent sitting in the audience with the tension flowing through every vein in my body. Each of your
daughters will do her best and knows that this is more than a win. She knows this is one of the most rewarding experiences she will ever have. Celebrate what she has accomplished and know that you have raised her well. These girls
are ready to meet the challenges that face them in the world. This experience will help them grow with understanding
as to what they are capable of pursuing. Each girl is on her way to make her dreams reality.
Tonight enjoy these girls and know that each of them will offer her finest and carry herself with pride. She will know
that she gave you and the judges her best self.
In the spirit of Distinguished Young Women,
Mary Stocks
Oregon State Chairperson
Distinguished Young Women of Oregon
2016 Scholarship Program
August 8, 2015
Chemeketa Community College
Participants
1. Abigail Emma Prawitz
7. Stella H. Moon
2. Cambria Rushton
8. Emily Rebecca Niebergall
3. Stephanie Magee
9. Kennedy Linh Ho
4. Nicole Anna Marie Philpott
10. Carissa Marie Cummings
5. Taylor Grace Sugg
11. Lara Isidora Rakocevic
6. Fatima Falcon
Order of Presentation
Opening Number
Self Expression
Talent
Fitness
Intermission
Little Sisters and Distinguished Young Women
Special Entertainment
Farewell to Melory Jasmin Mirashrafi
Distinguished Young Women 2016
Awards
Mistress of Ceremonies: Ally Malone
Ally Malone represented Oregon at the 2013 National Distinguished Young Women competition in Mobile, Alabama. Ally was a 2013 graduate of Roseburg High School where she
served as Student Body President. She was selected as Roseburg’s Future First Citizen in
2013. She is a junior chemistry major in the Honors College at Oregon State University
(OSU) and plans to pursue a career in secondary education.
Long fascinated with travel and learning from other cultures, Ally studied abroad at the
University of Lancaster in England during her sophomore year. She plans to teach English
to local students in Peru’s Sacred Valley next summer.
Ally works in the OSU Office of Global Opportunities as a study abroad advisor. She also serves as one of fifteen Academic Learning Assistants at OSU where she is responsible for providing academic support and faculty engagement opportunities for student residents. She has also volunteered for the Boys and Girls Club of
Corvallis.
Ally enjoys rock climbing, hiking, photography, and planning her next adventure in her spare time.
Distinguished Young Women of Oregon Committee
Mary Stocks, Chairperson
Randi Condon., Assistant Chair
CeCe Fix, Secretary/Treasurer
Silverna Scott, Production
Kitty Tibbals, Choreographer
Mary Opra/Pam Hubble, Judges Chair
Pam Zielinski, Food & Host Families
Brandi Davis, Kim Darcy, Little Sister Coordinators
Erin Fries, Ticket Sales & Auction
Shannon Johns, Board Member
Terry Roshe, Chemeketa Theater
Local Programs
Each year, high school junior girls participate in the Distinguished Young Women scholarship program
across the state. Local Chairpersons and their committees dedicate countless hours of hard work to provide the Distinguished Young Women experience. These devoted volunteers encourage each girl to Be
Her Best Self.
GREATER DOUGLAS COUNTY
KEIZER
WASCO COUNTY
Colleen Denny
Julianne Haskin
April Weaver
At Large Programs
In addition to gaining participants through the local programs Distinguished Young Women has also
developed an At Large program to include counties that do not have an established program. This allows the State Program to offer more scholastic opportunities to young women throughout the state.
Host Families
Host families have opened their homes and hearts to our participants. For one week, they become their
families away-from-home. The State program and its committee are forever grateful to these wonderful
people who have done so much for our program.
Jim and Nancy Varner
Chris and Sha Eppley Kim and Susie Girouard
Linda Baker Bob and Pam Zielinski
Judging Criteria
The Distinguished Young Women selection process uses a system by which each judge assigns every participant a score
ranging from 1 to 10 (whole numbers only) in each judging category except Scholastics.
The score is solely an evaluation of an individual’s performance and not a comparison of one participant to another. The
tabulator totals the judges’ scores for each participant in each category, and then weights the sum according to that category's percentage. The tabulator then adds the weighted scores for each participant in each judging category to the deliberation points. The total points determine the awards and the Distinguished Young Woman. For a finalist format, the
total points will determine the finalists.
The judging categories and percentages are:
Scholastics 25%
Interview 25%
Talent 20%
Fitness 15%
Self-Expression 15%
Note: A separate judge, with an educational background, judges the Scholastics category. The Scholastics score is on a 1-125 basis.
Judges
Joann Reese – Former state chair and regional coordinator for AJM
Joann has a degree in Business Administration from Portland State University and is also a
nationally certified Risk Manager. An active community volunteer, she has worked with
Portland State University, Junior Achievement, Girl Scouts, and the Governor’s Council on
Health, Fitness and Sports. She volunteered with the Portland Rose Festival for 38 years,
serving twenty four of those years as a member of the Board of Directors. Twice selected as
Outstanding Director of the Year, in 2007 she had the honor of being the Chairman of the
Portland Rose Festival Court.
Involved with Junior Miss since 1982 Joann held various positions on the state committee
including three years as State Chairman. Selected as an Outstanding State Chairman by
America’s Junior Miss, she later worked with the national organization as a Regional Coordinator for a four state region. Joann has judged numerous local programs and 28 state programs.
After a 24 year career in telecommunications Joann retired and started a successful Mary Kay
Cosmetics business in which she is a five time recipient of the Miss Go Give Award. Joann also enjoys working part
time for a Lake Oswego company. An Oregon native, she lives in Tigard with her husband Gerry.
Alan Anderson – Marketing Director Broadway Rose Theatre
Alan graduated from UCLA with a B.A. in Design and began his career as an advertising manager for the Associated Students of UCLA. In 1991 he joined the Jane Fonda Workout organization as associated producer for Ms. Fonda’s fitness videos and moved to Portland with the
company. Shortly after Ms. Fonda’s retirement, Alan began volunteering for the Broadway
Rose Theatre Company in Tigard, and in 2001 joined the staff full-time as the marketing director.
Alan has been active in theater for 35 years: acting, directing, and choreographing. An awardwinning performer, he had lead roles in Where’s Charley?, Hello, Dolly! The Most Happy Fella, The
Spitfire Grill, Fiddler on the Roof, Ernest in Love, Brigadoon, Forever Plaid, The World Goes ‘Round,
Paint Your Wagon, A Chorus Line, West Side Story, Pirates of Penzance, South Pacific, and No, No,
Nanette, as well as performances with the Portland Opera and the Oregon Symphony.
Susan Williams – Former local Chair of Mololla
Susan Williams lives in Molalla, Oregon with Husband Charlie and has three sons and one
granddaughter, She has been very active in the organizations in her community, having
served as Cub and Boy scout leader, Chamber of Commerce VP, Molalla Youth Soccer co –
founder and president, which has become Molalla Youth Sports for all youth sports in the
area. She is a Legion of Honor recipient in Kiwanis International a service organization
changing the world one child at a time. As a 28 year member of the Molalla Kiwanis club
she has served as Secretary, Past President and is currently her clubs treasurer. She was the
Molalla formerly Junior Miss co –chair with her husband of the Molalla program for several
years and was the Oregon Local chairman of the year in 1983. Together they own Team Hot
Iron, LLC which is a screen printing business, sporting goods store and Beauty salon since
1979. Hobbies include collecting antique irons and reading.
Judges
Harry Arnold – Florida Judges Chair & former state chair
Harry Arnold’s involvement with the Distinguished Young Woman program spans 32+ years
and includes seven years as the State Chairman of the Florida Junior Miss Program, three years
as President of the Kentucky Junior Miss Program and three years as a Regional Coordinator
for America’s Junior Miss. He has judged extensively at state programs nationwide. In January,
2010, he was inducted into the Kentucky Junior Miss Hall of Fame. He currently serves as the
Judges Co-Chair for the Distinguished Young Women of Florida Program.
Mr. Arnold is the Director of Client Success for IBT, a banking software firm based in Austin,
Texas. He is the former Chairman, President and CEO of the First State Bank of Florida. He
also currently serves as Financial Consul for Planning and Development for the Tom McKinney Vocal Studios in Houston, Texas and its subsidiary, Rising Star Talent Development. For
25 years, he was a sports broadcaster calling Division 1 basketball and other college sporting
events throughout Central Florida. He resides in Orlando, Florida.
Lori McKinley – Vice Principal, Country Christian School
& Key Club Advisor
Lori McKinley has been married to her husband Randy for thirty five years; she has four children and two grandchildren. For the past twenty seven years Lori has worked with young people
teaching upper division science and math courses along with courses in leadership and literature. As Vice Principal at Country Christian School in Molalla, Oregon she also spends her days
mentoring students as they prep for scholarships and college admissions and over the past several years multiple millions of dollars have been awarded to her students. Twelve years ago, along
with her daughter, she helped charter the Country Christian Key Club and has served as the
club’s advisor since. Many of the club members have served in International Leadership Positions, including International President. She represented Molalla as their first Junior Miss at the
1979 Oregon Junior Miss competition held in Portland, Oregon and was the recipient of the
Academic Achievement Award. She spends her spare time giving piano lessons and spending
time enjoying her family.
Diane McKillop — Scholastic Judge
Retired Educator, Salem-Keizer School District
Vickie Jackson — Tabulator
Owner, AcuraAccounts
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2016 Oregon’s Distinguished Young Women
Scholarship Awards
Spirit
__________________________
$_________
Scholastics
__________________________
$_________
Distinguished Young
Woman of Oregon—2016 __________________________
$_________
First Runner Up
$_________
__________________________
2015 Award Recipients
Melory Mirashrafi, Distinguished Young Woman of Oregon – 2015
Awarded $2,500
Sianna Casey, First Runner Up
Awarded - $1,500
Sianna Casey, Scholastic
Awarded $1,000
Haley Ward, Spirit
Awarded $1,000
1. Abigail Emma Prawitz
HIGH SCHOOL: Roseburg High School
CAREER GOALS: To become a Speech Language Pathologist.
COLLEGE CHOICES: Carleton College, Lewis & Clark College
ACTIVITIES/HONORS: 9 major roles in Local Community Theatre •
Member of 2014 Oregon Bach Festival Choral Academy • 2014 Rotary Youth
Leadership Academy Member • Co-Concert Master- Umpqua Valley Youth Orchestra • Section Leader in Highest RHS Choir (Ambiance) • Member of Key
Club • Member of National Honor Society • Member and Chair of Interact Club •
Participant in Vocal Solo and Ensemble Competition • Violin Teacher to 7 violin
students
TALENT: Vocal Presentation (Show Tune)
SELECTION: Don't Rain on My Parade by Music by Jule Styne and Lyrics by
Bob Merrill.
LITTLE SISTER: McKenna Eppley
2. Cambria Rushton
HIGH SCHOOL: McNary High School
CAREER GOALS: Real Estate
COLLEGE CHOICES: Brigham Young University
ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Brooke Wyndham in "Legally Blonde the Musical" • All-City
Choir member • Class president at church • Highlanders Classics Choir member • Varsity
Tennis Team member • OMTA Syllabus level 5 achievement (piano)
TALENT: Piano Solo
SELECTION: Rustles of Spring (Frühlingsrauschen) by Christian Sinding
LITTLE SISTER: Taylor Phillips
3. Stephanie Magee
HIGH SCHOOL: South Salem Senior High School
CAREER GOALS: Art Museum Curator
COLLEGE CHOICES: Randolph College
ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Salem Hospital: Student volunteer leader • Cellist with
South Salem's Orchestra & Symphony • Outdoor School: Student leader • K-Club
(Korean culture): President • Daebak Dance Group (DDG): Co-founder • Coordinated DDG's Diversity Week performance • Butte Creek Boy Scout Ranch: Area
assistant
TALENT: Cello solo
SELECTION: "The Swan" from "Carnival of the Animals" by Camille
Saint-Saëns
LITTLE SISTER: Ember Hartle
4. Nicole Anna Marie Philpott
HIGH SCHOOL: Corbett High School
CAREER GOALS: Criminology
COLLEGE CHOICES: Seton Hall University or Troy University
ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Key Club President • Special Olympics Golf Coach •
Choir • Track Team
TALENT: Vocal
SELECTION: Turning Tables by Adele
LITTLE SISTER: Emmie Taylor
5. Taylor Grace Sugg
HIGH SCHOOL: The Dalles High School
CAREER GOALS: Entrepreneur
COLLEGE CHOICES: Oregon State, UCLA
ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Riverside Gymnastics Academy Optionals Team • 3
Year Varsity Dancer • 3 Year Varsity Cheerleader • Member of the National Honor
Society • Dance Club Academy • Modeling For Chelsea Atkins Photography • Cake
Baking • Horseback Riding • Snowboarding • Hiking
TALENT: Acrobatic Dance
SELECTION: Requiem For A Dream by The London Ensemble
LITTLE SISTER: Haley Satterfield
6. Fatima Falcon
HIGH SCHOOL: McNary High School
CAREER GOALS: Pediatrician
COLLEGE CHOICES: Stanford, Pacific Lutheran University
ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Willamette Academy 9th - 12th • Legally Blonde •
One-Act Festival • Little Shop of Horrors • Dance Team • Concert Choir • Youth
Group • Swim Team • Tennis Team • Two Gentlemen of Verona
TALENT: Vocal Presentation (show tune)
SELECTION: Popular, from Broadway's Wicked by Stephen Schwartz
LITTLE SISTER: Sabiola Falcon
7. Stella H. Moon
HIGH SCHOOL: Roseburg High School
CAREER GOALS: Physician, Orthodontist
COLLEGE CHOICES: Stanford, Dartmouth, Amherst, Williams
ACTIVITIES/HONORS: AHECSW Medical Intern • Varsity Swim • Mercy
Medical Center Emergency Dept. Volunteer • Piano • Key Club President • Bright
Works Oregon Healthcare Volunteer • National Honor Society Recording Secretary • Link Crew • Spanish Club President • Math Club
TALENT: Piano Solo
SELECTION: Sonata No. 8, Op. 13, "Pathétique (Grave)" by Ludwig van
Beethoven
LITTLE SISTER: Cassidy Herring
8. Emily Rebecca Niebergall
HIGH SCHOOL: Hillsboro High School
CAREER GOALS: Geneticist, AIDS/HIV Patients Advocate
COLLEGE CHOICES: Stanford University, Claremont McKenna College
ACTIVITIES/HONORS: STAGES Performing Arts Youth Academy
Productions • Orphan Outreach (India Trip Co-leader) • Hillsboro High School
Theater Productions • The Music Studio of Holly Counts (Student) • Hillsboro
High School Concert Choir (Treasurer) • Concert Choir (Alto Section Leader) •
Key Club (Member) • Drama Club (Member) • Individual Running Program
(Beginner)
TALENT: Vocal Presentation (show tune)
SELECTION: Broadway Baby from Broadway's Follies by Composer
Stephen Sondheim
LITTLE SISTER: Julie Johns
9. Kennedy Linh Ho
HIGH SCHOOL: Sunset High School
CAREER GOALS: MD or NP - pediatrics or O.B.
COLLEGE CHOICES:
ACTIVITIES/HONORS: WyldLife- Student Leader • YoungLife • Elite Dance
Studio Competitive Company Member • HOSA - president • Bodyvox JAG Company Dancer • Junior Statesmen of America • L.Y.F.E. Company Dancer
TALENT: Tap dance
SELECTION: Let's get Loud by Written: Gloria Estefan Performed: Jennifer
Lopez
LITTLE SISTER: Bree Davis
10. Carissa Marie Cummings
HIGH SCHOOL: McNary High School
CAREER GOALS: Writing is my first choice; working on backup plan
COLLEGE CHOICES:
ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Slam Poetry/Spoken Word • Creative Writing
TALENT: Spoken Word Poetry
SELECTION: If I should Have a Daughter by Sarah Kay
LITTLE SISTER: Milly Christensen
11. Lara Isidora Rakocevic
HIGH SCHOOL: Catlin Gabel
CAREER GOALS: BioEngineering BioInformatics MD
COLLEGE CHOICES: Stanford, Harvard, MIT, Brown, John Hopkins, CMS
ACTIVITIES/HONORS: American GUILD of Piano Teachers competition • Tennis Junior USTA Champ Level (G16S and G18S) • Tennis - U. of Portland Tennis Academy •
Catlin's Girl's Tennis team—seed #1 singles • USTA PNW Zonal team - seed #1 singles •
Palma scholar - Catlin Gabel • InvenTeam Robotics - Catlin Gabel • 2013—Intel NWSE
High School Science Expo
TALENT: Piano Solo
SELECTION: Grande Sonate Pathetique, Third Movement by Ludwig
van Beethoven
LITTLE SISTER: Yanice Barajas
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Cambria and Fatima,
You are making Keizer proud!
Good luck tonight.
We love you!!
Hugs,
Your Keizer DYW Committee
Good Luck Abby and Stella!
Have Fun, Shine Bright and Be Your Best Self !
From Your
Distinguished Young Women of Greater Douglas County Family
GOOD LUCK NOTES
Good luck Kennedy! I’m so inspired by your strength and character. I’m honored to be
your godmother. Love you so much! Dini
Taylor, It has been so fun being your chaperone and getting to know you! You are such an
sweet girl and I am so very proud of you! Smile big and have fun tonight!!!! Love you Kris
Cambria, I’m so proud of you! You’re such an inspiring friend. I wish you the best of luck.
Love you, Madi
Kennedy, we love you and are so proud of our amazing grand-daughter. Be your best! Love, O.B.N. and B.N.
We love you Emily! We are so proud of you! Continue to follow your dreams! Love, Mommy, Daddy, Caelin
and Macie
Kennedy, I’m so very proud of you. You’re already a successful young lady and will go far! I love you! Bac
San
Cambria, I’m so proud of everything you’ve accomplished & I know you will do great things. Good Luck!
XO Shaina
Cambria, You’re an amazing little sister. I know you’re gonna kill it! Love You!!! Conner
Stephanie, All the best! Good luck, have fun-Saranghaeyo! Ginger Sibs
Hey Tay Tay kick some Bootay! Ross and Gordy
Kennedy, I’m so very proud of the young woman you’ve become. Stay strong in your convictions! We all love
you very much! Uncle Brian
Kennedy, we’re so proud of your heart, dedication & integrity. May you continue to become all that the Lord
intends. We love you so much! Daddy, Mommy, Jordy
Taylor, You are our number one! Do what you do best! We love you dearly! Bobbie & Papa Sugg
Taylor, I love you so much & Am so proud of you! You are such an amazing person! I’m so glad to call you
my friend. Love, Hannah a.k.a. Fat Amy
Cambria, You’re the best! Way to go; carrying on the family tradition. Good Luck! Love, Jaylynn & Bill
Taylor, You are a rock star! We are so proud of you! Bubba, Aunt Brandy, Kolby and Klayton
Taylor, Good Luck to our talented and beautiful granddaughter! Couldn’t be more proud! Bobbie & Papa
Dixie
Stephanie, “Be Your Best Self!” We are proud of how you live these words each and every day. Saranghaeyo.
Mom & Dad
We are so proud of you Taylor!
Have fun and shine bright like the star that you are!!
Love,
Your Distinguished Young Women Committee of Wasco County
Good Luck Nicole!
Words that remind us of Nicole:
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Friend — Dreamer —Humor — Volunteer
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GOOD LUCK NOTES
Kennedy, I know you can climb the highest mountains. Never lose faith in yourself! Good
Luck! Love, Hannah
Tay Tay Good luck! We love you and are so proud of you! Have fun! Remember… You
are 208 months! Love, Judy, Mike, Rich, Mary Ann, Craig & Linda
Taylor, I know you will do amazing! Ken Ken
Stephanie, Channie-Haenguneul Dama! Haenguneul bileoyo! Jaemi-ittge bonaeyo! Daebak Dancers
Stephanie, All the best! Good luck, have fun-Saranghaeyo! Ginger Sibs
Kennedy, Hot Cheeto-lovin’ teen! So proud of you! You are a kind, gracious, lovely person deserving of every
success and happiness. Jen
Taylor, You are amazing! You are such a wonderful friend, great athlete, and succeed at everything you do!
Love you! Your Twins
Good Luck Kennedy! She is clothed in strength and dignity and she laughs without fear of the future Proverbs
31:25 Let it go K! Love, T
Cambria, You’re so talented & present yourself in such a positive & confident way. You are amazing! We love
you! Mom & Dad
Good Luck Lara! Do your best! I’m rooting for you! Love, Ines
Go, Kennedy! From Harley, Emery and family.
Taylor, You are the anchor of our family! We all adore you and are so proud of who you are! Shine bright tonight! We love you mostest, Mom, Daddy, Kels, Justin, Alex, (Ama & Grayson too!)
Cambria, To quote Mugatu: “That Hansel’s so hot right now!” Well you’re Hansel. Kill it tonight! Love, Panda
Stephanie, Channie-Haenguneul Dama! Haenguneul bileoyo! Jaemi-ittge bonaeyo! Daebak Dancers
Carissa, good luck and have fun!
Taylor, So far we have seen nothing you don’t excel at. You are so gifted! Excited to see you shine tonight!
You are the best babysitter in the whole world! We love you Tay Tay! Molly, Coco, Bridget, Cyn, Cole & Hannah
Cambria, Since day one you have been so distinguished! Good Luck! Tanner
Cambria, 17 years ago a tiny baby captured my heart. Tonight a lovely young woman still holds it captive. I’m
so pleased with who & what you are. Love, GMa
Stella, your abilities, talent, and positive attitude will make you shine. Good Luck, Stella! Love, Mom and Dad
Tay you are my Best friend! I know you will rock this! Love you girl! Lane
Stephanie, “Be Your Best Self!” We are proud of how you live these words each and every day. Saranghaeyo.
Mom & Dad
Stella, your abilities, talent, and positive attitude will make you shine. Good luck, Stella! Love, Mom and Dad
Good Luck to the
Distinguished Women
of Oregon Class of 2016!
Distinguished Young Women gives thousands of
young women across the nation the opportunity to
earn money for college and have an experience to
last a lifetime. Young women participate in local or
at-large programs in their area and may advance to
their state’s program. One young woman from
each state program travels to Mobile, Alabama for
the National Finals to compete for more than
$135,000 in cash scholarships, college-granted scholarships from more than 200 colleges and universities
nationwide, and the opportunity to represent the
program as the Distinguished Young Woman of
America for the next year.
Mission
To positively impact the lives of young women by
providing a transformative experience that promotes
and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent.
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Melory Mirashrafi
Distinguished Young
Woman of Oregon 2015
Melory will be attending Chapman
University to become a surgeon.
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EVALUATION PROCESS:
scholastics 25% . interview 25% . fitness 15% . talent 20% . self expression 15%
Distinguished Young Woman of Oregon—2015