CLAYTON, MO. - Teen Set to Compete in National Scholarship Competition This Month Distinguished Young Women program promotes and rewards scholarship, leadership, and talent in high school girls Mobile, Ala. – Summer Barnes of Clayton, Mo. will travel to Mobile, Ala., on Wednesday, June 14, to participate in the 66th Distinguished Young Women National Finals on June 22, 23, and 24 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater. Barnes is one of 50 representatives competing for $155,000 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to represent the program as the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2023. Following her selection as the Distinguished Young Woman of Missouri, Barnes began preparations for the National Finals competition, which will include five categories of evaluation: scholastics, interview, fitness, talent, and self-expression. During her two weeks in Mobile, Barnes will participate in team-building activities, complete community service projects, interact with the Gulf Coast
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