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Introducing three more participants in this
year's
Distinguished Young Women |
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April 3, 2015 |
Here are the biographies and photographs of the
final three participants in this year's
Distinguished Young Women event. All
photographs were taken by and are courtesy of
Picturesque Photography by Sara.
Alaina Rushing – Participant #7
 Alaina Dawn Rushing is sponsored by Masonic
Organizations, Lodge No. 43. She is the daughter
of Ronnie and Bobbie Jo Rushing. She has one
younger sister, Ashlynn. After high school,
Alaina plans to attend either Whitworth
University or the University of Idaho, and
pursue a career as a Radiologist or a Registered
Nurse. Alaina finds historical figures Jesus
Christ and C.S. Lewis interesting, as well as
modern personalities Judge Jeanine Pirro and
Bethany Hamilton.
Alaina keeps busy by participating in National
Honor Society, Cheerleading, Honor Choir, and
Yearbook. In her free time, Alaina enjoys
singing, photography, stargazing, baking and
cooking, writing, and arts and crafts. For her
talent, Alaina will be performing a vocal solo
of the song “I’ll Be There” by the Jackson 5.
When asked what makes her most proud of her
generation, Alaina states, “I am most proud of
my generation for how we adapt to and utilize
new technology”.
Aaliyah
Zarate – Participant #8
Aaliyah Janay Zarate is sponsored by the Bonners
Ferry Rod Benders. She is the daughter of
Armando and Janie Zarate. She has two brothers,
AJ and Andre. After graduation, Aaliyah plans to
attend University of Texas and become a
Radiologist. Aaliyah is intrigued by modern
personalities Audrey Hepburn and Beyonce, and
finds historical figures Belva Ann Lockwood and
Albert Einstein interesting.
Extracurricular activities that Aaliyah enjoys
include Volleyball, Student Council, St. Ann’s
Youth Group, National Honor Society, Dance Team,
Basketball, and Foreign Language Society. For
her talent, Aaliyah will be performing a salsa
dance.
When asked what makes her least proud of her
generation, Aaliyah states, “Our ability to
complain makes me least proud of our
generation.”
Abby Davis –
Participant #9
 Abby Davis is sponsored by Boundary County
Community Theatre. She is the daughter of Barry
and Crista Davis. She has one brother, Parker.
Abby would like to attend a college in either
Alabama or Louisiana to study Agricultural
Economics and Rural Sociology. Historical
personalities that interest Abby are Annie
Oakley and Ronald Reagan, while modern
personalities she finds interesting are Malala
Yousafzai and Temple Grandin.
A few of the activities that keep Abby busy
include National Honor Society, acting as FFA
Treasurer & Secretary, 4-H, Junior Angus
Association, Basketball, Soccer, Hunting,
Volleyball, and coaching youth basketball. For
her talent, Abby will be performing a comical
skit.
When asked what makes her least proud of her
generation, Abby is concerned about the feeling
of entitlement. She states, “My generation needs
to realize that hard work will pay off." |
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