Distinguished Young Women OF Hamilton County


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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Addie McMillan
Hamilton County for 2024
Local Program Information

Class of 2024 Program

Sunday, December 17, 2023
Hamilton Heights High School Auditorium
5:30 pm

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 senior 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 Hamilton County

2025 Local Participants


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

Participants

2024 Hamilton County

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Addie McMillan
From
Noblesville

University Preference
Ball State

Career Goal
Theatre Educator

Achievements:
Tri-M Music Honor Society InducteeENCORE Awards Jean C. Cones Memorial Scholarship for excellence in Community TheatreSelected as 2023 Alternate for Michael Feinstein's Songbook AcademyAwarded Grand Champion for Hamilton County Youth Talent ContestSelected as Youth Agriculture Captain at Conner PrairiePerformed in 13 musicals and 8 Plays, with lead roles including Gabrielle in Rodgers and Hammerstein's CinderellaPerformed, sang, and played mandolin onstage with nationally known bluegrass band "Sideline"Lead soloist in NHS Singers competition Set & Opening Soloist for Unisex Varsity Show Choir"Excellence in History" Award from the Daughters of the American Revolution Hosted on camera interview show "Faces At The Fair" with Hamilton County Television

Activites:
NHS Thespian Troupe 8118 Officer10 year 4H Member-Club PresidentConner Prairie Youth Volunteer & Interpreter of 6 yearsNHS Singers Mixed Varsity Show ChoirIndiana Sheep-to-Shawl Competition (Weaving on a loom & Spinning Wool)National Anthem Singer for Legacy Keepers Music Courthouse Concert SeriesVocal Performance at Noblesville Tree LightingAnchor, Editor, Writer, Producer, and Graphic Artist for NHS News Staff: Broadcast JournalismStudent Play Director, costumer, stage manager, and spotlight operator for Drama ClubMain Street Productions Youth Advisory Council

Additional:
Conner Prairie Youth Volunteer of 6 years and summer camp helper (1000 life service hours)United Methodist Church Vacation Bible School Volunteer & Arts Camp counselor, play student director, and music directorLegacy Keepers Music Volunteer of 10 yearsHamilton County Artists Association summer camp and event volunteer Fundraiser For Boys and Girls Club of Noblesville

2025 Local Participants

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