Charleston Teen to Compete in National Scholarship Competition this Month

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Mary Compton (right) of Charleston will travel to Mobile, Ala., on Monday, June 13th, to participate in the 65th Distinguished Young Women National Finals on June 23, 24 and 25 at the Mobile Civic Center  Theater. Compton is one of 50 representatives competing for over $150,000 in cash scholarships and the  opportunity to represent the program as the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2022. 

Following her selection as the Distinguished Young Woman of South Carolina, Compton began preparations for  the National Finals competition, which will include five categories of evaluation: scholastics, interview, fitness,  talent and self-expression. During her two weeks in Mobile, Compton will participate in team building activities,  complete community service projects, interact with the Gulf Coast community through various events and  engage in many hours of rehearsal in preparation for the three-night scholarship competition.

“We are excited to host these incredible young women who are leaders in their schools and communities,” said  Kendra Haskins, Executive Director for Distinguished Young Women. “We know the future is in good hands.”

If selected as the program’s overall winner, Compton will spend the next year representing Distinguished Young  Women across the country through various appearances and promoting the program’s national outreach  initiative of Be Your Best Self. The outreach program is designed to combat major issues facing children today  including childhood obesity and high school drop out rates, as well as encourage young people to take an active  interest in their communities through service. The outreach program consists of five elements – Be Healthy, Be  Involved, Be Studious, Be Ambitious and Be Responsible.

Compton is a 2022 graduate of Academic Magnet High School and the daughter of Elizabeth and Matthew  Compton.

About Distinguished Young Women 

Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Women is a free program that encourages participants to reach their full  individual potential. Our mission is to empower young women by providing over $1 billion in scholarship  opportunities, connecting with a nationwide network of women, developing their self-confidence, and  participating in our Life Skills Workshops that prepare them for success after high school. National sponsors  include Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, Mobile County, City of Mobile, Alabama Power Foundation,  Master Boat Builders, Shoe Station and the Barkin Family, Gant Travel Management, the Coffeen Family, Regions  Financial Corporation, Jostens and Alabama Media Group.

For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Tara Principe, National Headquarters  Marketing and Communications Director, at 251-438-3621 or Tara@DistinguishedYW.org or visit  www.DistinguishedYW.org.

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