The Distinguished Young Women of Covington County program is set for Sat., July 18, and features 11 participants.

The talent program will be at 2:30 p.m., and the final show will be at 7:30 p.m.

This year’s theme is “We Can Be Heroes.”

Tickets are available from participants and at the door.

Olivia Braun Jones

HIGH SCHOOL: Andalusia High School

CAREER GOALS: Elementary education

COLLEGE CHOICES: Birmingham-Southern College

ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Senior Company dancer at Andalusia Ballet

• Vice-President of youth council at FBC Andalusia • Peer Helper • AHS Color Guard Captain 2015-2016 • Concert band (flute) • Anchor Club • Key Club • 2014-2016 Sub-Deb chaplain • Alabama State House of Representatives page • Fellowship of Christian Students

TALENT: Contemporary dance

SELECTION: “O Fortuna” (from “Carmina Burana”) by Carl Orff

Peyton Prevett

HIGH SCHOOL: Andalusia High School

CAREER GOALS: Registered nurse

COLLEGE CHOICES: Auburn University

ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Praise band (FBC Youth-Vocalist) • City of Andalusia Ambassador • AHS Cheerleader • AHS Yearbook Staff • Anchor Club • Key Club • Show Choir • Chorus • Band

TALENT: Vocal presentation

SELECTION: Bennie and The Jets (Hailey Reinhart Version) by Elton John

 

Haley Elizabeth Booker

HIGH SCHOOL: Andalusia High School

CAREER GOALS: Dermatologist

COLLEGE CHOICES: Auburn University

ACTIVITIES/HONORS: River Falls Baptist Church Youth Group • Key Club Treasurer • Peer Helper Club • Anchor Club Director • Usher Club • Diamond Dolls • Honor Society • Choral Program • Andalusia High School Marching and Concert Band • Spanish Club

TALENT: Vocal presentation

SELECTION: “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly” from “My Fair Lady” by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Lowe

 

 Taran Santana Carrasco

HIGH SCHOOL: Andalusia High School

CAREER GOALS: Trauma surgeon

COLLEGE CHOICES: Auburn University

ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Key Club; Alabama District Secretary, 12 • Varsity Soccer; 10, 11; Captain, 11 • Marching and Concert Band, 9-12; Section Leader 12 • Varsity Volleyball 9-12 • Peer Helpers, 9-12; Board of Directors 11 • Memolusia Staff, 9-12; Body Editor, 12 • Cedar Grove Church of Christ Youth Group 9-12 • Anchor Club 10-12; Class Director 10, 11 • Published Author with Smithsonian Exhibit, 10 • Usher Club 10-12

TALENT: Trumpet solo

SELECTION: Libertango by Astor Piazzolla

 

Amy Dell Hines

HIGH SCHOOL: Andalusia High School

CAREER GOALS: SpEd teacher or occupational therapy

COLLEGE CHOICES: Troy University

ACTIVITIES/HONORS: First Baptist Church Youth Group • First Priority/Fellowship of Christian Students • The Company Performance Center Dance Instructor • The Co. Senior Competition Team • AHS Varsity Volleyball Team • Peer Helper • Key Club • Anchor Club • Usher Club • Marching and Symphonic Band

TALENT: Theatrical dance

SELECTION: “Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend” by Brie Stacks

 

Carolyn Elaine Andrews

HIGH SCHOOL: Andalusia High School

CAREER GOALS: Medical field

COLLEGE CHOICES: Auburn University

ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Peer Helpers- Board Member • Yearbook Staff- 2015-16 Editor-in-Chief • Varsity Volleyball • Andalusia High School Marching Band Majorette • Anchor Club- Junior Director • Sub Deb Club- Secretary, Treasurer • Key Club- Sergeant at Arms, Treasurer • Competitive Dance Team • Diamond Doll • Spanish Club

TALENT: Piano solo

SELECTION: “Whitewater Chopped Sticks” by Calvin Jones

 

Halle Elizabeth Burkhardt

HIGH SCHOOL: Andalusia High School

CAREER GOALS: Physical therapy

COLLEGE CHOICES: Auburn University

ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Andalusia Ballet Association- Senior Company 9-12 • Majorette Captain 11-12 • Peer Helper 10-12 • Youth Leadership Team at Bethany Baptist 9-11 • Praise Band Member in Youth Group 9-10 • Key Club 9-12 • Student Government Association 11-12 • Anchor Club 10-12 • Fellowship of Christian Students 9-12 • Usher Club 10-12

TALENT: Contemporary dance

SELECTION: “A Flat” by Black Violin

 

Christina Belle Spurlin

HIGH SCHOOL: Andalusia High School

CAREER GOALS: Pharmacy

COLLEGE CHOICES: Auburn University

ACTIVITIES/HONORS: First United Methodist Church Youth • PeerHelper: Treasurer • Band: clarinet and majorette • Revive Camp • Yearbook design editor • Anchor Club • City Ambassador 2015-2016 • Key Club • Diamond Doll • Spanish Club

TALENT: Twirling

SELECTION: “Great Balls of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis

 

Kayla Lynn Mitchell

HIGH SCHOOL: Straughn High School

CAREER GOALS: Pharmacy

COLLEGE CHOICES: University of Alabama

ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Covington County 4-H President • 4-H State Council Ambassador • Physics Bowl • Envirothon team • Envirobowl team • Marching Band/Band Captain • Church Youth Group • Relay for Life • Participated 2015 Governor’s Inaugural Parade 4-H Camp Counselor

TALENT: Piano solo

SELECTION: “Polish Dance” by Xaver Scharwenka

 

Ansley Brook Hall

HIGH SCHOOL: Opp High School

CAREER GOALS: Dance and Business Major

COLLEGE CHOICES: The University of Alabama ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Opp High School Ambassador • Opp High School Peer Helper • Opp High School Head Majorette • Beta Club • Mu Alpha Theta • FFA Gold • Southside Baptist Church Youth Council • Enterprise School of Dance

TALENT: Solo dance twirl

SELECTION: “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner by Choreographed by Marion Powell

 

Elizabeth Collier McCalman

HIGH SCHOOL: Andalusia High School

CAREER GOALS: Pediatrician

COLLEGE CHOICES: Auburn University

ACTIVITIES/HONORS: Andalusia Ballet Senior Company • Andalusia High School Majorette • Peer Helpers • Ignite Student Ministries, First Baptist Church • City of Andalusia Ambassador • Sub-Deb Club, President • Andalusia High School Concert Band • Harding University National Leadership Forum • Anchor Club • Key Club

TALENT: Contemporary Ballet en Pointe

SELECTION: “Requiem for a Dream” by Clint Mansell, Choreographed by Tracy Solomon