Meet the first five DYW participants | |
March 15, 2017 | |
Twenty of Bonners Ferry’s most outstanding
junior girls are taking part in this year's
Bonners Ferry Distinguished Young Women
Scholarship Program April 29 at the Becker
Auditorium, and in each of the next four weeks, we'll
introduce you to five of the young women now
preparing for “A Night at the Oscars.” Our thanks goes out to Picturesque Photography by Sara for allowing us to share these wonderful photos. |
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Rayan Naylor – Participant #1 | |
Rayan is the daughter of Roger and Kandy Naylor. She has three brothers, Shane, RJ, and Luke. After graduation, Rayan plans to attend college at Liberty University and study English and journalism. Extracurricular activities she enjoys include National Honor Society, Robotics, Cross Country, and Honor Choir. A modern personality that interests Rayan is Malala, while a historical figure that interests her is Mother Teresa. Rayan will be singing "Journey to the Past" from the animated movie, Anastasia, for the talent portion of the program. When asked what makes Rayan most proud of her generation, she states, “When my generation believes strongly in something we are very passionate and proactive in making sure our voices are heard.” |
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Jennica Branson – Participant #2 |
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Jennica is the daughter of Darron and Coral Branson, and has three sisters, Kayla, Maddie, and Kylie. Jennica aspires to attend college where she plans to become an OB nurse. One historical figure that interests Jennica is Walt Disney. A few of the extracurricular endeavors that keep Jennica active include cheerleading, volunteering as a reading coach, painting, and spending time with her family. For her talent, Jennica will be entertaining the crowd with a lyrical dance. When asked what makes Jennica least proud of her generation, she states, “I am least proud my generation for its sense of entitlement and acting as if others owe them a favor instead of being responsible for their own actions and taking ownership of them.” |
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Bailey
Jenkins – Participant #3
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Bailey is the daughter of Ryan and Sarah Jenkins. She has one sister, Hope. Bailey plans to attend Gonzaga or Eastern Washington University to pursue a career in forensics. She participates in cheerleading. Marilyn Monroe is a historical figure that fascinates her. For her talent, Bailey will be reciting a patriotic monologue. When asked what makes her most proud of her generation, she states, “We are not afraid to stand up for what we believe in and we do not let other peoples’ opinions influence our decisions." |
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Courteney
Facha – Participant #4
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She is the daughter of Mike Jr. and Dawn Facha. She has one brother, Hunter, and one sister, Hannah. Courteney is unsure of where she would like to attend college, but plans to study pre-law with the goal of becoming a private investigator. In her spare time, Courteney enjoys dancing, being outdoors, and spending time with her family. She is also a member of the Badgerettes Dance Team. When asked what makes her least proud of her generation, Courteney cites the lack of face to face communication. She states, “Everything is done via social media and I wish more could be done in person because it has more meaning.” |
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Ashlyn
Hittle – Participant #5
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Ashlyn is the daughter of Spencer and Barbara Hittle, and has three sisters, Alanna, Amy, and Amanda. Ashyln plans to attend college, where she plans to become a Licensed Practical Nurse and work abroad. A historical figure that interests Ashyln is Jesus Christ. A modern personality who intrigues her is Donald Trump. A few of the extracurricular endeavors that keep Ashlyn busy include Badgerettes Dance Team, 4-H, hiking and traveling. For her talent, Ashyln will be entertaining the crowd with a rap remix and lyrical dance. When asked what makes Ashlyn least proud of her generation, she states, “What makes me least proud my generation is the fact that we tend to cover up our flaws and individualism so we don’t stick out.” |