Participants

Distinguished Young Women participants come from all walks of life, but they have one common characteristic: the desire to succeed. Each young woman receives valuable life experience through participation in the program including relationship skills, self-confidence, and a sense of achievement. The goal of Distinguished Young Women is to ensure that everyone who participates in the program at any level has an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Below is a list of participants for the upcoming 2013 Distinguished Young Women of Sandpoint program. Want to participate? Apply now!



Sammy Goding



Parents: Ralph & Beverly Goding
College Preference: North Idaho College, Eastern Washington University
Career Goals: Registered Nurse, General Practioneer
Talent: Instrumental (Southern Cross, by Stephen Stills)

Elaina Pignolet



Parents: Wayne & Joanna Pignolet
College Preference: Graduate from a 4 yr + college
Career Goals: To be a teacher
Talent: Dance (Song- Shape Shifter by Local Natives, by Choreographer-Elaina Pignolet)

Kelly Omodt



Parents: Fred & Patty Omodt
College Preference: Gonzaga University
Career Goals: Archivist @ Library of Congress, or CIA
Talent: Violin, intergrated with vocals & dance (It Don't Mean A Thing, by Duke Ellington)

Kayla Kassa



Parents: Matthew & Lisa Kassa
College Preference: Stanford University
Career Goals: Undecided
Talent: Gymnastics Balance Beam Routine

Marisa Rains



College Preference: St. John's College in Santa Fe, NM
Career Goals: Undecided
Talent: Vocal (Eldorado, by Edgar Allen Poe)

Kelli Plaster



Parents: Robert Plaster & Jennifer Cates
College Preference: Arizona State University, Utah State University
Career Goals: Pre Dentistry, Post Secondary Education
Talent: Comedy Skit

Elizabeth Lewis



Parents: James & Geraldine Lewis
College Preference: Gonzaga University, University of Idaho
Career Goals: Dentistry, Child Care, Elemantary Education
Talent: Vocal ("Straighten Up and Fly Right", by Nat King Cole and Irving Mills)

Annalisa Armbruster



Parents: James & Laretta Armbruster
College Preference: Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising,.
Career Goals: I will major in Visual Merchandising, or marketing
Talent: Monologue

Abigail Quinn



Parents: James & Margaret Quinn
College Preference: A University in New York City
Career Goals: Lawyer and eventually a Judge
Talent: Lyrical/ Contemporary Dance (What's a boy to do, by Mat Kearney)

Brooke Obaitek



College Preference: University of Washington
Career Goals: Orthodontist
Talent: Magic

Summer Weidler



Parents: John Weidler III & Kristin Johnson
College Preference: University of Washington, Seattle
Career Goals: Reconstructive surgeon
Talent: Dance (Maps, by Yeah Yeah Yeahs)

Anna Andruzak



Parents: Stefan (Andy) & Kathy Andruzak
College Preference: Armstrong Atlantic State University
Career Goals: Physical Therapy
Talent: Drama (Etched in Stone , by Janet Milstein )

Meghan Pagano



Parents: William & Jenni Pagano
College Preference: University of Idaho
Career Goals: To obtain a Business Degree
Talent: Pottery

Teresa Young



Parents: Christopher & Elizabeth Young
College Preference: University of San Diego
Career Goals: Child counseling psychologist
Talent: dance (folklorico dance)

Kailee Stevens



Parents: Brian & Tina Stevens
Career Goals: pre-school and kindergarten teacher
Talent: Vocal (I will always love you, by Whitney Houston)

madison russo



Parents: Stephen Russo jr. & Kimberly Russo
College Preference: big schools in either Calfornia, Hawaii or Wash.
Career Goals: to become a NFL sideline reporter or own a botique
Talent: vocal performance (cough syrup, by young the giant )

Rio Pedersen



Parents: Bruce & Heather Pedersen
College Preference: University of Washington
Career Goals: Medical Field (Informatics or Anesthesiology)
Talent: Indian Dance

Coral Edwards



Parents: Russell & Janet Edwards
College Preference: Boise State
Career Goals: Nurse
Talent: Intumental (For theLove of Music, by Kurt Kondratko)

Cymbre Martin

Distinguished Young Woman of Sandpoint

Parents: James & Sheila Martin
College Preference: Washington D.C. International Relations
Career Goals: Foreign Service Officer or Political Analyst
Talent: Piano Solo (River Flows in You, by Yiruma)