The Outstanding Young Woman program is an experience that aids young women in developing skills and talents that will benefit them in their future, as well as, provide cash scholarships totaling in excess of $11,000.
Although the program is set for September, the preliminary evaluations will be held on Sunday, May 3rd. No girl may enter the fall program without first completing the spring preliminary selection process. Preliminaries consist of a five minute interview, one or more performing arts presentations of their choice, evaluations of a shortened aerobics and fitness routine, and a presence and presentation routine. Scholarship and achievement is based upon GPA and community and school activities.
After contestants are chosen, they are invited to attend summer activities and an overnight get together rehearsal to become acquainted. Rehearsals are held on Sunday afternoons in September, culminating with a weekend dress rehearsal and on-stage program.
Questions about the program can be directed to Cynthia Young, Board Chairperson, 265-3834, Bonnie Fulkerson, Program Chairperson, 265-6318 and Becky Basse, Spring Co-Chairperson @ 265-5866.
For more information, visit the Bradford-Sullivan Counties Outstanding Young Woman web site at www.bradsulloyw.homestead.com .