Distinguished Young Women
All photographs were taken by Picturesque Photography by Sara.
Chandra Bennett – Participant #4
Chandra Hope Bennett is sponsored by the Bonners
Ferry Eagles Aeries, #3522. She is the daughter
of Brian and Tiffany Bennett. She has two
brothers, Nathaniel and Bradlee, and two
sisters, Alaina and Isabella. Chandra plans to
attend Washington State University in order to
later pursue a career as a pediatrician. Chandra
finds historical figures Rosa Parks and Walt
Disney interesting, while she also finds modern
film stars Betty White and Sandra Bullock
fascinating. In her spare time, Chandra enjoys riding horses, photography, cooking, and hiking. She participates in softball, cheerleading, and works on the high school yearbook. For her talent, Chandra will be performing a pom routine.
When asked what makes her least proud of her generation, Chandra cites drug usage, bullying, and the overuse of technology.
Samantha Schneider – Participant #5
Samantha Jean Schneider, sponsored by Knights of Pythias, is the daughter of Michael and Tammy
Schneider. She has two brothers, Henry and
Michael. Samantha’s plans on attending either
Carroll College or Academy of Art University to
study either veterinary medicine, medicine, or
art. In her spare time, Samantha participates in
softball and volleyball. She enjoys art,
singing, dancing, and photography.Historical personalities that interest Samantha are Edgar Allan Poe and Benjamin Franklin, while modern figures that interest her are Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Kyle. For her talent, Samantha will be creating sand art.
When asked what makes Samantha most proud of her generation she states, “I am most proud of how independent we have become.”
Shaleyna Higgins – Participant #6
Shaleyna Dawn Elizabeth Higgins, the daughter of
Barry and Darlene Higgins, is sponsored by Coeur
d'Alene Scottish Rite Bodies. She has one
sister, Kianna. Shaleyna plans to attend the
University of Idaho and double major in dance
and health/PE. When Shaleyna is not dancing, singing in the BFHS Honor Choir, or serving as Student Council Secretary, she also enjoys gymnastics, singing, choreography, volleyball, and being outdoors. Shaleyna’s favorite musical performer is Colbie Calliat, and Thomas Jefferson and Martin Luther King are two historical figures that interest her. For her talent, Shaleyna will be performing a self-choreographed dance to the song "River Flows in You."
When asked what makes her least proud of her generation, Shaleyna states, “I’m least proud of our overuse of social media and technology.”