The 2023 Clarke County Distinguished Young Women Program will be held Saturday, February 5, 2022, at 7 p.m. at the Quitman High School Auditorium. Five young women will compete for the title of Distinguished Young Woman. Contestants this year include Caroline Nelson, J'Niaya' Evans, Calen Richardson, Courtney Milsap, and Laura Kate Robinson. Come out and support these beautiful ladies while they showcase their talents, athleticism, and poise.
Contestant #2
Caroline Nelson
Hometown: Quitman
School: Russell Christian Academy
Parents: Jay and Courtney Nelson
Future Plans: Caroline plans to attend Mississippi State University to receive her bachelor’s degree in Biological Sciences and then obtain her master’s degree in Physician Assistant Studies with a focus on pediatrics.
What DYW Means to Me: DYW means learning how to be the best I can be. I have learned new things I can do to better my life, how to speak with confidence in an interview setting, and I've been blessed to meet so many new friends through the program.
