Four girls will try for Kendrick-Juliaetta Distinguished Young Woman title

KENDRICK — Four high school juniors will compete for the title of Kendrick-Juliaetta Distinguished Young Woman for 2025 during the program at 7 p.m. Saturday in the Kendrick High School gym.

The girls will reminisce about the Roaring ’20s as the program’s theme is “KHS Junior Dolls — Putting on the Ritz.” Participants will perform a fitness routine, a 90-second individual talent and answer a question during the self-expression portion.

The participants are Hayden Kimberling, daughter of Brian and Amy Kimberling, of Juliaetta; Callie Warner, daughter of Roger and Lori Warner, of Kendrick; Ashna Casto, daughter of Carrie and Randy Casto, of Juliaetta; and Lydia Cowley, daughter of Justin and Danielle Cowley, of Kendrick.

Earlier in the day, each girl will have an individual 10-minute interview with the panel of program judges. Transcripts will be judged by a separate panel of qualified educators who will serve as judges for the scholastic scholarship award.

Donations provided by area businesses, individuals, and grants allow the Kendrick-Juliaetta Distinguished Young Women Committee offer more than $6,150 in scholarships to participants this year.

Harley Heimgartner, Kendrick-Juliaetta 2024 Distinguished Young Woman; Hailey Taylor, Kendrick-Juliaetta’s 2024 first alternate; Natalie Kimbley; and Danyel Brown will participate in this year’s program as forget-me-nots.

Emcees for the evening will be Chuck Lyons and Connie (Town) Hites. Marilou’s School of Dance will provide special entertainment.

Admission is $10 regular price, $6 for students and free for ages 5 and younger.