The Distinguished Young Women of Christian County hosted their annual scholarship program and awarded $5,000 to local high school students Sunday afternoon.
Rachel Craig took home the title of 2020 Distinguished Young Woman of Christian County. She tells the News Edge it was wonderful to win the competition.
Craig did ballet during the talent portion of the show.
Craig won $2,000 in scholarship money and says it took a lot of preparation to get ready for the competition.
Craig notes she’s ready to represent Christian County during the 2020 Distinguished Young Women of Kentucky Scholarship Program in Lexington on January 10 and 11.
Craig is a senior at University Heights Academy in Hopkinsville and the daughter of Amy and Nate Craig.
Other winners include:
1st Runner-up: Allison Sunderhaus – $500
2nd Runner-up: Lantana Hight – $250
Overachiever: Madyson Hallmark – $250
BYBS Essay: Danea Richards – $250
Spirit: Macey Dukes – $250
Talent: Allison Sunderhaus – $250
Fitness: Allison Sunderhaus – $250
Interview: Allison Sunderhaus – $250
Self Expression: Lantana Hight – $250
Scholastic: Macey Dukes and Allison Sunderhaus – $250 each
