Distinguished Young Women OF Ellensburg


is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholastics, leadership and talent in young women. Earn scholarships for higher education, personally develop through the DYW Life Skills Workshops, and make new friends from around the state.


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Sydney Ohlemann
Distinguished Young Woman of Ellensburg for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

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Where:
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Tickets:
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$TBA for Finals on Date and Time TBA

Life-Changing Experience

College scholarships are awarded at the state level and millions in college-granted scholarships are available nationally. The state representative will advance to the national program for the opportunity to compete for cash tuition scholarships. To participate, you must be in your junior of high school. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.


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2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Ellensburg

2025 Local Participants


These participants will take part in the up-coming local program.

Participants

2024 Distinguished Young Woman of Ellensburg

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Sydney Ohlemann
From
Roslyn

University Preference
University of Washington - Foster School of Business

Career Goal
Business Executive/Business Owner. After completing college in Finance and Entrepreneurship and gaining experience, I aspire to start a company that serves a key need and aligns with my passions.

Achievements:
Cle Elum Roslyn High School Valedictorian for Senior Class of 2024All American Cheerleader - UCACertificate of Mathematics Achievement in Pre-CalculusCle Elum Roslyn High School Varsity Cheer WIAA 2B Academic State ChampionsMost Spirited Cheerleader (2023)Toughest Cheerleader (2022)Most Improved Cheerleader (2021)Honor Roll (2019 – 2024)Varsity Letter for Cheer (2020 – 2024)Varsity Letter for Golf (2023)

Activites:
Varsity Football Cheer (2020-2024)Varsity Basketball Cheer (2020-2024) Suncadia Employee - Recreation AttendantInteract Club - Social Media Chair Key Club Weightlifting Varsity Golf Singing GuitarSkiing and Snowboarding

Additional:
Supported & publicized blood drive for the American Red CrossCrafted handmade blankets for the Seattle Children’s HospitalFacilitate welcoming guests and asking for donations at Suncadia Community Harvest FestivalSet up decorations and craft musical instruments with children at The Ellensburg Make Music Day EventHost and serve seated members of the Sons and Daughters of Italy Committee

2025 Local Participants

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Jessica  Ellithorpe
CityRonald
University PreferenceWashington State University, University of Washington, University of Arizona
Career GoalOwning And Running A Public Gym
TalentVocal
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Katie Gamache
CityEllensburg
University PreferenceWashington State University
Career GoalMedical Field
TalentPiano
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Abbie Gansereit
CityThorp
University PreferenceUndecided
Career GoalDoctor
TalentCheer Dance
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Adelyn Guddat
CityKittitas
University PreferenceUniversity of Washington or Washington State University
Career GoalDivorce Attorney
TalentCheer Dance
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Kayla  Isotalo
CityCle Elum
University PreferenceUndecided
Career GoalOwn A Business Or Be In A Leadership Position
TalentDance
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Norah Nicholls
CityCle Elum
University PreferenceCornell University
Career GoalVeterinarian
TalentFlute
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