Distinguished Young Women of Choctaw County

05/09/2026

From the DYW stage to the sidelines at UWA… Emma is headed to The University of West Alabama as a cheerleader! ❤️🐅📣🐾

Her hard work, leadership, school spirit, and dedication continue to shine, and we could not be more proud of all she has accomplished. The future is so bright for this incredible young lady! ✨

Congratulations, Emma! Your DYW family is cheering you on every step of the way! ❤️

04/21/2026

Day 2 of Be Your Best Self Week 💙
So thankful for the opportunity to visit Choctaw County High School & Patrician Academy today!

We loved meeting so many amazing young women interested in DYW ✨

04/20/2026

It’s Be Your Best Self Week 💙 and what a great way to kick off our school recruitment visits with SCHS & SCA!

We’re headed to CCHS tomorrow and PA Wednesday—can’t wait to see more future participants! ✨

04/19/2026

✨ DYW Class of 2027 ✨

First visit is TOMORROW! 💙
Come learn about scholarships, leadership & talent opportunities!

📍 SCHS & SCA – April 20
📍 CCHS – April 21
📍PA- April 21

Take that first step! 💫

04/15/2026

✨ DYW Class of 2027 ✨

Ready to grow in Scholarship • Leadership • Talent 💙

We’re hitting the schools for interest meetings and would LOVE to see you there! This is your chance to learn more about Distinguished Young Women and how you can be part of something so special.

📍 Southern Choctaw High School – April 20
📍 South Choctaw Academy – April 20
📍 Choctaw County High School – April 21
📍 Patrician Academy – April 21

Come learn, get involved, and take that first step! 💫

04/02/2026

Emma & Bailey, representing Distinguished Young Women, truly showed what it means to Be Your Best Self by being involved! 💙

Thank you to everyone who came out to help plant 188 pinwheels at the Choctaw County Courthouse! Each pinwheel represents a child served by the Regional Child Advocacy Center in 2025—a powerful reminder that every child matters. 💙

03/08/2026

Happy International Women’s Day from Distinguished Young Women of Choctaw County! 💐

We are so proud of the accomplishments of all of our participants, little sisters, & DYW Dolls over the years. We are also incredibly thankful for the encouragement and support from the amazing women who serve on our DYW Board & Committee!

Thank you all for making the world a better place by Being Your Best Self! ✨

03/05/2026

In honor of Read Across America Week 📚❤️, Emma had the opportunity to read to the K4 Class at South Choctaw Academy! 📚

She loved sharing a story and explaining to the little ones what Distinguished Young Women is all about, including the five principles of Being Your Best Self — being healthy, involved, studious, ambitious, and responsible.

So many sweet smiles, curious questions, and raised hands made it such a special day!

03/02/2026

🎈🎩📚 Happy Birthday, Dr. Seuss! 📚🎩🎈

“Oh, the places you’ll go!” 💫

Emma loved reading Oh, The Places You’ll Go! to Mrs. Patrick’s 1st Grade at Southern Choctaw Elementary today. So thankful for opportunities to pour into the next generation — that’s what is all about! ❤️

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03/01/2026

✨ Class of 2027 — We’re Coming Soon! ✨

Choctaw County Distinguished Young Women will be visiting schools in April 2026!

➡️Detailed Dates for each high school will be announced SOON!

If you’re a current Junior, get ready to learn about:
💙 Scholarships
💙 Leadership
💙 Life Skills
💙 Be Your Best Self

We can’t wait to meet you! 🌟

02/03/2026

Congratulations, Mia! ✨ Good luck at nationals!💕

Meet Mia Baumgartner of Andalusia, AL! She is our newest Distinguished Young Woman of Alabama! Way to go!! Here's to a fun, exciting, and fulfilling year in your new role! We look forward to meeting you at the 69th annual National Finals this summer ❤️