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Meet the next five DYW participants |
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March 29, 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 here are five more of the young women now
preparing for “A Night at the Oscars.”
We will introduce you to the final five
participants next week.
Our thanks goes out to Picturesque Photography
by Sara for allowing us to share these wonderful
photos.
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Kaylee Kramer – Participant #11 |
Kaylee Kramer is sponsored by Masonic
Organizations Lodge No. 43. She is the daughter
of Rocky and Melissa Kramer. She has one
brother, Kole, and one sister, Kaia.
After high school, Kaylee plans to attend Lewis
and Clark State College, and pursue a career as
a Neonatal Nurse or a Teacher. Kaylee finds
historical figure Alexander Flemming
interesting, as well as modern personality Pope
Francis.
Kaylee keeps busy by participating in
Volleyball, Basketball, Golf, and National Honor
Society. In her free time, Kaylee enjoys
camping, boating and tubing, hiking, golfing,
and hunting.
For her talent, Kaylee will be performing a
vocal solo of the song “Castle on a Cloud” from
the musical Les Misérables.
When asked what makes her most proud of her
generation, Kaylee states, “We are willing to
stand up for what we believe in, even if that
means standing alone.” |
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Kianna Higgins –
Participant #12
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Kianna Higgins is sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi.
She is the daughter of Barry and Darlene
Higgins. She has one sister, Shaleyna.
After graduation, Kianna plans to college to
become an Interior Designer. Kianna is intrigued
by modern personalities Ellen DeGeneres and Nick
Vujicic, and finds historical figures Rosa Parks
and Thomas Jefferson interesting.
Extracurricular activities that Kianna enjoys
include Dance Team and Volleyball. She also
enjoys hiking, baking, swimming, and spending
time with family and friends.
For her talent, Kianna will be performing a
contemporary dance.
When asked what makes her least proud of her
generation, Kianna states, “We over use
unnecessary technology. We spend too much time
looking down at our phones rather than
interacting with those around us.” |
Maya Roberts –
Participant #13
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Maya Roberts is sponsored by Bonners Ferry Lodge
#43. She is the daughter of Skylar Roberts and
Jeff Roberts. She has one brother, Kadyn.
Maya would like to attend Idaho State University
to obtain a Doctorate degree in Psychology with
a minor in Business. Historical personalities
that interest Maya are Jesus Christ and Maya
Angelou, while modern personalities she finds
interesting is Malala Yousafzai.
A few of the activities that keep Maya busy
include Dance, Honor Choir, and Community
Theatre.
For her talent, Maya will be performing a
self-composed original monologue.
When asked what makes her least proud of her
generation, Maya is concerned about laziness,
apathy, and lack of initiative. |
Katie Onstott –
Participant #14
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Katie Onstott is sponsored by Girl Scout Brownie
Troop #2171. Katie is the daughter of Brett
Onstott and Tammy Kralik. She has four brothers,
Tim, Tony, Jake, and Micah.
After graduation, Katie plans to attend North
Idaho College to pursue a career in Law
Enforcement. In her free time she enjoys include
participating in Border Patrol Explorers Post
#190, working at Starbucks, and babysitting.
A modern personality that interests Katie is
Joanna Gaines, while a historical figure that
interests her is Martin Luther King Jr.
Katie will be performing a self-composed
monologue for the Talent portion of the program.
When asked what makes Katie most proud of her
generation, she states, “I am most proud of how
many opportunities we get and whether we choose
to take them or not is up to us.” |
Ada Bonnell –
Participant #15
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Ada Bonnell is sponsored by Echo Springs
Transitional School. She is the daughter of Paul
and Rebecca Bonnell. She has one brother, Levi.
After high school, Ada plans to attend college,
but is undecided on her future career path. Ada
finds historical figure Laura Ingalls Wilder
intriguing, as well as modern personality
Julianne Moore.
Ada keeps busy by participating in Cross Country
and Piano. In her free time, Ada enjoys running,
skiing, snowboarding, traveling, playing piano
and guitar, and spending time with family and
friends.
For her talent, Ada will be entertaining the
crowd with a piano solo.
When asked what makes her most proud of her
generation, Ada states, “I am proud of how
involved my generation is in school activities.
It is nice to see so many people discover what
they love to do, whether it’s sports, music,
art, shop, or some other club or activity.” |
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