#1 - Nykeria "Patti" Watson
Hometown: Quitman, MS
School: Quitman High School
Parents: Nicole McCree and Shamick Watson
Future Plans: "My future plans are to become a pediatric oncologist."
What does DYW mean to you? "This program means being a leader and showing others positive ways."
#2 - Madelyn "Maddie" Davis
Hometown: Stonewall, MS
School: Enterprise High School
Parents: Scott and Nicole Davis
Future Plans: "I plan to follow wherever soccer takes me. My goal is to go to Ole Miss in hopes of becoming a pediatric dentist. I also hope to volunteer my time to coach soccer."
What does DYW mean to you? "The DYW program means to me that no matter what obstacle comes your way, you can be your best self and find prosperity."
#3 - Jayla Jones
Hometown: Stonewall, MS
School: Quitman High School
Parents: Tracy Smith
Future Plans: "My future plans are to graduate high school and attend The University of Georgia to major in cultural studies with a minor in political science."
What does DYW mean to you? "The DYW program represents a community of amazing, intelligent young women looking to not only further their lives, but to improve their county."
#4 - Ava Parker
Hometown: Snell Community of Meridian, MS
School: Enterprise High School
Parents: Steven and Lorey McAllister and Greg Parker
Future Plans: "My future plans are to attend the University of Southern Mississippi to earn my Master's Degree in Psychology and pursue a career as a psychology researcher/teacher."
What does DYW mean to you? "To me, the DYW program means a chance to express myself, make friends, and gain confidence."
#5 - Anna Grace Culbreth
Hometown: Goodwater Community of Vossburg, MS
School: Quitman High School
Parents: Mike and LeAnn Culbreth
Future Plans: "My goal is to attend William Carey University and earn a Master's Degree in Music Education. I would like to be a high school choral director."
What does DYW mean to you? "The program develops young people into well-rounded individuals through the five elements of the "Be Your Best Self" platform."
#6 - Da'Quasha Barnett
Hometown: Quitman, MS
School: Quitman High School
Parents: Tina Jasper
Future Plans: "I plan to attend William Carey University when I graduate from high school and want to become an actor. I hope to one day be on Broadway."
What does DYW mean to you? "DYW means to me helping young ladies around the world get ready for bettering themselves and making plans for the future."
#7 - Damayia Nicholson
Hometown: Shubuta, MS
School: Quitman High School
Parents: Pamela Nicholson and Darren Nicholson
Future Plans: "My future plans are going to my dream college and getting a business degree. I want to live life to the fullest and not work so hard that I barely have time to myself. Building generational wealth is also a plan. I just want to be the person God called me to be."
What does DYW mean to you? "DYW to me is a program that helps build self-confidence. It allows young women to showcase their talents and encourages them to be their best self. I feel that many of these skills learned during the program will follow us throughout life."
