Standards of Achievement

Scholarship & Achievement

A panel of qualified educators evaluates the transcripts of grades and scholastic test scores to determine the scholastic score.  The judging panel evaluates the achievements of each candidate in their school and community to determine the achievement score.  The scores are added to equal 20% of the contestent's overall score and to determine the Scholarship and Achievement award recipient.

Interview

In a 10-minute discussion session with each OYW candidate, the panel of judges evaluates knowledge, perception, clarity of expression, sense of values, and communication skills.

Performing Arts

Each candidate is permitted up to two minutes to display a talent of their choice.  The total performance is evaluated for ability and skill in light of the difficulty as well as stage presence.  Talents can range from poetry and dramatic presentations, all types of singing and dancing, to karate, twirling, piano and instrumental.

Aerobics & Fitness

Physical well-being and stamina, as well as coordination and agility, are evaluated during a group aerobic exercise routine featuring calisthenics.

Presence & Presentation

Naturalness in carriage, posture, and poise in moving about the stage are considered, along with the ability to verbally communicate with confidence during the on-stage question segment.
Bradford-Sullivan Counties'           Outstanding Young
           Woman Program

"Accent on Achievement"

2010 Program - September 26, 2009
7 pm - Towanda Area H.S. Auditorium
Call Michelle for Tickets at 364-5152
Pre-SaleTickets are $8, $10 at Door
Doors will open at 6:15 pm


The Bradford-Sullivan Counties' Outstanding Young Woman Program recognizes outstanding high school senior girls.  $8000. in scholarships will be awarded at the 2010 program.  Finalists are selected in the spring of their junior year at a preliminary evaluation, then invited to attend summer activities to get acquainted.  Rehearsals begin in September on Sunday afternoons culminating with the onstage program.
2010 SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS

Outstanding Young Woman
          Alexandria Olsen - Towanda Area Jr/Sr  HS                            $ 3000
First Runner-up
          Theresa Seibert - Towanda Area Jr/Sr HS                                      $ 1500
Second Runner-up
       Hannah Harvey-Sampson - Athens Area HS                               $  800
Scholarship & Achievement
           Amanda Horton - Athens Area HS                                             $  500
Interview
           Kimberly Dulin - Athens Area HS                                               $  500
Performing Arts
       Alexandria Olsen - Towanda Area Jr/Sr HS                             $  500
Presence & Presentation
          Alexandria Olsen - Towanda Area Jr/Sr HS                                      $  500
Aerobics & Fitness
          Alexandria Olsen  - Towanda Area Jr/Sr HS                                  $  500
Keystone Award
       Theresa Seibert - Towanda Area Jr/Sr  HS                                $  100
Pat Parsons' Spirit Award
       Carolyn Christini - North Rome Christian School                      $ 100

                                                   Total                                                            $ 8000
The Bradford-Sullivan Counties' Outstanding Young Woman Program is an official preliminary to
Pennsylvania's Outstanding Young Woman Program
held Thanksgiving week each year in Reading, Pennsylvania.  If you are not from Bradford-Sullivan Counties and are interested in participating in this program, follow link to PA OYW above.
Entry Applications - can be obtained from Spring Co-Chairperson:          265-5866
                                              Becky Basse
                                          25 Watts Street
                                          Towanda PA  18848

Or Click on E-Mail button to the left

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Standards of Achievement

Scholarship & Achievement

A panel of qualified educators evaluates the transcripts of grades and scholastic test scores to determine the scholastic score.  The judging panel evaluates the achievements of each candidate in their school and community to determine the achievement score.  The scores are added to equal 20% of the contestent's overall score and to determine the Scholarship and Achievement award recipient.

Interview

In a 10-minute discussion session with each OYW candidate, the panel of judges evaluates knowledge, perception, clarity of expression, sense of values, and communication skills.

Performing Arts

Each candidate is permitted up to two minutes to display a talent of their choice.  The total performance is evaluated for ability and skill in light of the difficulty as well as stage presence.  Talents can range from poetry and dramatic presentations, all types of singing and dancing, to karate, twirling, piano and instrumental.

Aerobics & Fitness

Physical well-being and stamina, as well as coordination and agility, are evaluated during a group aerobic exercise routine featuring calisthenics.

Presence & Presentation

Naturalness in carriage, posture, and poise in moving about the stage are considered, along with the ability to verbally communicate with confidence during the on-stage question segment.
BRADFORD-SULLIVAN COUNTIES'
OUTSTANDING YOUNG WOMAN COMMITTEE

Chairperson ---------------------------------------------------------------------Cynthia Young
Secretary----------------------------------------------------------------Carrie Watkins-Smith
Treasurer------------------------------------------------------------------Mary Jane Scranton
Board Members----------------------------Lion Millie Hollenback,  Lion Barb Yanak,                  Lion Jim Haight, Becky Basse, Bonnie Fulkerson, and Joni Raupers
Spring Chairpersons-----------------------------------Becky Basse and Laura Morelli
Recruitment--------------------------------Millie Hollenback, Peg Durnin, Barb Yanak
Preliminary Judging--------------------------------------------------------Millie Hollenback
Summer Activities------------------------------------------Becky Basse and Kippy Vail
Program Chairperson----------------------------------------------------Bonnie Fulkerson
Asst. Program Chairperson----------------------------------------------------Abby Stroud
Choreographers-----------Abby Stroud, Kristi & Kati Fulkerson, Michelle Wilson
Rehearsal Assistants------------------------------------Dolores Weed, Cynthia Young
Program Judging----------------------------------------------------------------Joni Raupers
Tallymaster and Assistant-------------------------------Vicki Schmidt, Alma Josbena
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Advertising Chairperson-------------------------------------------------Bonnie Fulkerson
Alumni-------------------------------------------------------------------------------Joni Raupers
Awards-----------------------------------------------------------Myra McNeal, Abby Stroud
Chaperone Chairperson-------------------------------------------------------Becky Basse
College Scholarships------------------------------------------------Melissa Hockenberry
Corporate Scholarships-------------------------------------------------------Joni Raupers
Finalists' Roses and Pins----------------------------------Alma Josbena, Mary Martin
Host Families Chairperson-------------------------------------------------------Deb White
Interviewing------------------------------------------------------------------Evelyn Sherburne
Lighting-------------------------------------------------------------Evan Basse, Jerry Young
Newsletter and Website-------------------------------------------------------Joni Raupers
Procurement and Refreshments------------------------------------------------Deb White
Program Book-----------------------------------------------------------------------Peg Durnin
Publicity-----------------------------------------------------------------------------Laura Morelli
Set Design------------------------------------------------Bonnie Fulkerson, Abby Stroud
Sound and Soundtrack-----------------------------------------------------------Dale Abbott
Sponsors--------------------------------------------------------------------------Sheila Wilson
Announcer----------------------------------------------------------------------Kristi Fulkerson
Stage Manager-----------------------------------------------------------------Monte Hughey
Stage Crew--------------------------------------------------------------Towanda Lions Club
Stage Escort------------------------------------------------------------------------Devin White
State Fundraiser-------------------------Millie Hollenback, Peg Durnin, Barb Yanak
                                                                                                            Michelle Irvine
Tickets & Ushers--------------------------------------------------------------Michelle Wilson

The Bradford-Sullivan Counties' OYW, Inc. is a non-profit organization manned by many volunteers in addition to those above.  Scholarship money is raised by the local organization through patron, sponsor and donor scholarship contributions, program book advertising, and ticket sales.  All donations are tax-deductible under section 501(c)3 of the IRS Code.  Volunteers are always welcome to get involved.  Through the OYW program, the contestants gain valuable interview and public speaking skills, self-confidence and self-awareness.
Who is eligible? Young women who are currently in the eleventh grade, are U.S. citizens, and attend high school, are home schooled or reside in a school district within Bradford and Sullivan Counties are eligible to participate.
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JUDGING CATEGORIES
(at the preliminary, local and state levels)

Scholarship & Achievement                                        20%
Interview                                                                                20%
Aerobics & Fitness                                                         20%
Presence & Presentation                                            20%
Performing Arts                                                                 20%


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Pennsylvania OYW awarded cash scholarships of $10,100. at the 2009 state program.  College Scholarships are also available to finalists and award winners.  2009 colleges participating are:  Albright, Alvernia, Arcadia, Carlow, Cedar Crest, Misericordia, St. Elizabeth, Lebanon Valley, Point Park, Seton Hill, St. Vincent and Waynesburg.
Scholarship Program Winners Since 1967:

1967 - Patti Palumbo                                         Towanda Area HS
1968 - Elizabeth Morse                                  Wyalusing Valley HS
1969 - Mary Matson                                Troy Area HS (PA Breck)
1970 - Bobette Doepker                                    Towanda Area HS
1971 - Sue Sprinkle                           Towanda Area HS (PA S&A)
1972 - Karen Lukowski                                  Wyalusing Valley HS
1973 - Wendy Green                                  Northeast Bradford HS
1974 - Marsha Kennedy                                            Troy Area HS
1975 - Peggi Ballard                                                  Troy Area HS
1976 - Ellen Stone                                         Wyalusing Valley HS
1977 - Charlene Pises                  Athens Area HS (PA 4th & P&A)
1978 - Denise Quiggle                                       Towanda Area HS
1979 - Edith Parsons                                             Athens Area HS
1980 - Denise Massey                         Sullivan Co HS (PA Kodak)
1981 - Sunita Verghese                                  Wyalusing Valley HS
1982 - Denise Wilson                                     Wyalusing Valley HS
1983 - Patsy Eldridge                                        Towanda Area HS
1984 - Dina Manley                                        Wyalusing Valley HS
1985 - Lisa Kim                                                  Towanda Area HS
1986 - Cassandra Chandler               Towanda Area HS (PA Kraft)
1987 - Kellie Goodman                                   Wyalusing Valley HS
1988 - Kiki Stepanski                                  Northeast Bradford HS
1989 - Jeanette Davis                                 Northeast Bradford HS
1990 - Karen Edsell                                                   Troy Area HS
1991 - Kris Bailey                                               Towanda Area HS
1992 - Stacy Reed                            Canton Area HS  (PA YWOY)
1993 - Mary Beth Calaman                                      Sullivan Co HS
1994 - Carissa Morrison                                     Towanda Area HS
1995 - Carolyn Smith                                      Wyalusing Valley HS
1996 - Nichole Venskytis                                    Towanda Area HS
1997 - Catherine Clayton                                   Towanda Area HS
1998 - Helen Snell                                              Towanda Area HS
1999 - Brandy Brion                                               Canton Area HS
2000 - Gabrielle Gaustad                Wyalusing Valley HS (PA S&A)
2001 - Courtney Obert                                             Sullivan Co HS
2002 - Amy McNeal                                                    Troy Area HS
2003 - Michelle Wilson                               Troy Area HS (PA A&F) 2004 - Laura Smith-Gary                                Wyalusing Valley HS
                                                         (PA 1st runner-up, S&A, P&P)
2005 - Lauren Pifer                                      Northeast Bradford HS
2006 - Anna Ciaccio                Canton Area HS (PA 3rd runner-up)
2007 - Kachine Kulick                                Towanda Area Jr/Sr HS
2008 - Jillian Vanderpool                            Towanda Area Jr/Sr HS
2009 - Kendra Birdsall                                                    Troy Area HS 2010 - Alexandria Olsen                             Towanda Area Jr/Sr HS


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2010 Outstanding Young Woman Finalists
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Carolyn Christini
North Rome Christian School
Samantha Denny
Towanda Area Jr/Sr High School
Kimberly Dulin
Athens Area High School
Kellie Dunfee
Wyalusing Valley Jr/Sr High School
Abena Griffin
North Rome Christian School
Hannah Harvey-Sampson
Athens Area High School
Amanda Horton
Athens Area High School
Allison Jewett
Northeast Bradford High School
Mary Kusmierz
Wyalusing Valley Jr/Sr High School
Kelsey Maryott
Towanda Area Jr/Sr High School
Chelsea Miller
Northeast Bradford High School

Alexandria Olsen
Towanda Area Jr/Sr High School
Breanna Parsons
Athens Area High School
Theresa Seibert
Towanda Area Jr/Sr High School
Chelsea Wiley
Towanda Area Jr/Sr High School
Sydney Williams
Towanda Area Jr/Sr High School
Brittany Woodruff
Sullivan County High School
Congratulations Alexandria Olsen - 2010 OYW and POYW Performing Arts Award