Distinguished Young Women of Wasco County

Distinguished Young Women of Wasco County DYW is the largest national scholarship program for young women. Distinguished Young Women of Wasco County’s Class of 2027 Program is April 18, 2026.

Our Mission

To positively impact the lives of young women by providing a transformative experience that promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership and talent. Distinguished Young Women is a national scholarship program that inspires high school girls to develop their full, individual potential through a fun, transformative experience that culminates in a celebratory showcase of their accomplish

ments. By encouraging continued education and providing college scholarships

By developing self-confidence and the abilities to interview effectively, to speak in public, to perform on stage and to build interpersonal relationships

By encouraging and showcasing excellence in academic achievement, physical fitness, on-stage performance skills, and the ability to think and communicate clearly

By creating opportunities to beneficially inspire the lives of others


The Be Your Best Self program allows Distinguished Young Women participants to reach out and encourage young people nationwide to make a commitment to being their best selves in areas such as: academics, physical fitness, morality, character, and social and civic participation. Embracing the BYBS message empowers young people with valuable tools to face the challenges of negative peer pressure. Drawing on their own personal experiences, Distinguished Young Women program participants deliver helpful messages emphasizing the importance of setting goals and striving to reach them.

5 Elements of the Be Your Best Self Program:

Be Healthy – Care for your physical and mental health. Be Involved – Serve your community. Be Studious – Stay in school and be a lifelong learner. Be Ambitious – Set and achieve goals. Be Responsible – Live by moral and ethical principles.

Thinking about all the great Talents!!! 🖤💜🖤
05/24/2026

Thinking about all the great Talents!!! 🖤💜🖤

💙🍒🌸Happy Cherry Fest 🌸🍒💙
04/25/2026

💙🍒🌸Happy Cherry Fest 🌸🍒💙

Opening number! Choreographed by Katelyn Vasser! Performed by the 2027 DYW of Wasco County women! 💛
04/19/2026

Opening number! Choreographed by Katelyn Vasser! Performed by the 2027 DYW of Wasco County women! 💛

What a wonderful evening! DYW of Wasco County awards! 🌵 Spirit Award - Riley Elliot 🪴Scholastic Award - Alice Judah 🌵BYB...
04/19/2026

What a wonderful evening! DYW of Wasco County awards! 🌵
Spirit Award - Riley Elliot 🪴
Scholastic Award - Alice Judah 🌵
BYBS Essay Award - Alice Judah 🪴
Finalist Awards - Molly Proctor, Noelani Eggers, & Riley Elliot! 🌵🌵🌵
First Alternate - Alice Judah 🪴
2027 DYW of Wasco County - Evelyn Rogers!!!💚🪴🌵

⭐️ Congratulations to our 2027 Distinguished Young Woman of Wasco County, Evelyn Rogers!!! ⭐️
04/19/2026

⭐️ Congratulations to our 2027 Distinguished Young Woman of Wasco County, Evelyn Rogers!!! ⭐️

Join us Saturday night to see Alexis co-host the DYW program! 🎉Our 2026 Distinguished Young Woman of Wasco County has be...
04/18/2026

Join us Saturday night to see Alexis co-host the DYW program! 🎉
Our 2026 Distinguished Young Woman of Wasco County has been an incredible mentor to the 2027 participants these past few months. We couldn’t be prouder and can’t wait to see all she accomplishes. She is heading to the University of Alabama this fall! 🅰️🐘 Roll Tide Alexis! ♥️

Meet participant  #14, Reese! 🌵 She attends The Dalles High school and invites you all to come to the DYW program at TDH...
04/17/2026

Meet participant #14, Reese! 🌵 She attends The Dalles High school and invites you all to come to the DYW program at TDHS auditorium on April 18, 7:00pm! Tickets are on sale for $20 at the door or from any participants!
👩🏼‍🍳 Reese will be performing a monologue for her talent!

Hello to Olivia, participant  #13! 🪴Olivia is attending The Dalles High School! She will be singing as her talent on pro...
04/17/2026

Hello to Olivia, participant #13! 🪴

Olivia is attending The Dalles High School! She will be singing as her talent on program evening! 🌹

She invites everyone to come support DYW on April 18, 7pm!
🎟️ Tickets are on sale from any participant and at the door! $20 🪴
Doors open at 6:15!

Up next is participant  #12 Manuia! She attends The Dalles High School!Manuia will be dancing a Samoan cultural dance as...
04/17/2026

Up next is participant #12 Manuia! She attends The Dalles High School!
Manuia will be dancing a Samoan cultural dance as her talent! 🌺

She hopes to see all her friends and family on Program evening!
April 18th 7:00! 🪴

🎟️Tickets can be purchased from any participant or at the door! 🌵

Address

PO Box 14
The Dalles, OR
97058

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