Meet this year's Distinguished Young Women participants;
Four more are presented here
March 25, 2016
As the date of this year's Distinguished Young Women event nears, we will be receiving background information and photographs of the participants. Here are four of the twelve young women in the event. This year's Distinguished Young Women event is scheduled for Saturday, April 30.

Serenity Rose Winey
Serenity Rose Winey, sponsored by Masonic Organizations Lodge No. 43, is the daughter of Robert and Sabrina Winey. She has one sister, Arista. Serenity plans on attending the University of Idaho to become a Forensic Lab Technician. In her spare time, Serenity enjoys fishing, golfing, four wheeling, and playing softball.

A modern personality that interests Serenity is Amberley Snyder, while a historical figure that interests her is Harriet Tubman. For her talent, Serenity will be performing an inspirational monologue.

When asked what makes Serenity least proud of her generation she states, “I am least proud of the fact that most of us are often times too lazy to make a change.”





Lexie LeVesque
Alexandria Paige LeVesque, the daughter of Lael Alexander and Bill McCabe and Steve and Mary LeVesque, is sponsored by Bonners Ferry Eagles Aeries #3522. She has one sister, Kaylee, and one brother, Matthew. Lexie plans to attend University of Maryland and pursue a career in law enforcement.

When Lexie is not dancing on the BFHS Dance Team, participating in 4-H, or serving as Border Patrol Explorer, she also enjoys photography, spending time with family, and writing. Lexie’s favorite musical performer is Jason Derulo, and Martin Luther King Jr. is a historical figure that interests her. For her talent, Lexie will be performing a self-choreographed dance to the song “Greased Lightning” from her favorite musical, Grease.

When asked what makes her most proud of her generation, Lexie states, “I’m most proud of how accepting and diverse we are.”





Mary Fioravanti
Mary Kate Fioravanti is sponsored by Far North Deli. She is the daughter of Steve and Lynda Fioravanti. She has three brothers, Michael, Christian, and Gabe. After high school, Mary plans to attend the University of Idaho and pursue a career in Business. Mary finds historical figures George Washington and Thomas Jefferson interesting, as well as modern personality Ron Paul.

Mary keeps busy by participating in Honor Choir, Future Farmers of America, Film Club, Young Idahoans, and Summer Theatre. In her free time, Mary enjoys singing, blogging, journalism, and playing Ultimate Frisbee. For her talent, Mary will be performing a vocal solo of the song “Don’t Rain on My Parade” by Barbara Streisand.

When asked what makes her least proud of her generation, Mary states, “I am least proud that my generation is apathetic towards world issues.”




Rachel Young
Rachel Young is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars #3622. She is the daughter of Rebecca Frederickson. She has one sister, Bethany. After graduation, Rachel plans to attend Lewis and Clark State College and study English. Rachel is intrigued by modern personalities Cory Monteith and Matt Steffinina, and finds historical figure Marilyn Monroe interesting.

Extracurricular activities that keep Rachel active include Dance Team, Choir, and Drama. In her free time Rachel also enjoys reading, singing, babysitting, and spending time with her friends. For her talent, Rachel will be performing a hip-hop dance.

When asked what makes her most proud of her generation, Rachel states, “That we are go-getters. When we see an opportunity we will take it.”






More information and photographs of the other participants in this year's Distinguished Young Women will be coming soon.
Meet this year's Distinguished Young Women participants;
Four more are presented here
March 25, 2016
As the date of this year's Distinguished Young Women event nears, we will be receiving background information and photographs of the participants. Here are four of the twelve young women in the event. This year's Distinguished Young Women event is scheduled for Saturday, April 30.

Serenity Rose Winey
Serenity Rose Winey, sponsored by Masonic Organizations Lodge No. 43, is the daughter of Robert and Sabrina Winey. She has one sister, Arista. Serenity plans on attending the University of Idaho to become a Forensic Lab Technician. In her spare time, Serenity enjoys fishing, golfing, four wheeling, and playing softball.

A modern personality that interests Serenity is Amberley Snyder, while a historical figure that interests her is Harriet Tubman. For her talent, Serenity will be performing an inspirational monologue.

When asked what makes Serenity least proud of her generation she states, “I am least proud of the fact that most of us are often times too lazy to make a change.”



Lexie LeVesque
Alexandria Paige LeVesque, the daughter of Lael Alexander and Bill McCabe and Steve and Mary LeVesque, is sponsored by Bonners Ferry Eagles Aeries #3522. She has one sister, Kaylee, and one brother, Matthew. Lexie plans to attend University of Maryland and pursue a career in law enforcement.

When Lexie is not dancing on the BFHS Dance Team, participating in 4-H, or serving as Border Patrol Explorer, she also enjoys photography, spending time with family, and writing. Lexie’s favorite musical performer is Jason Derulo, and Martin Luther King Jr. is a historical figure that interests her. For her talent, Lexie will be performing a self-choreographed dance to the song “Greased Lightning” from her favorite musical, Grease.

When asked what makes her most proud of her generation, Lexie states, “I’m most proud of how accepting and diverse we are.”



Mary Fioravanti
Mary Kate Fioravanti is sponsored by Far North Deli. She is the daughter of Steve and Lynda Fioravanti. She has three brothers, Michael, Christian, and Gabe. After high school, Mary plans to attend the University of Idaho and pursue a career in Business. Mary finds historical figures George Washington and Thomas Jefferson interesting, as well as modern personality Ron Paul.

Mary keeps busy by participating in Honor Choir, Future Farmers of America, Film Club, Young Idahoans, and Summer Theatre. In her free time, Mary enjoys singing, blogging, journalism, and playing Ultimate Frisbee. For her talent, Mary will be performing a vocal solo of the song “Don’t Rain on My Parade” by Barbara Streisand.

When asked what makes her least proud of her generation, Mary states, “I am least proud that my generation is apathetic towards world issues.”


Rachel Young
Rachel Young is sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars #3622. She is the daughter of Rebecca Frederickson. She has one sister, Bethany. After graduation, Rachel plans to attend Lewis and Clark State College and study English. Rachel is intrigued by modern personalities Cory Monteith and Matt Steffinina, and finds historical figure Marilyn Monroe interesting.

Extracurricular activities that keep Rachel active include Dance Team, Choir, and Drama. In her free time Rachel also enjoys reading, singing, babysitting, and spending time with her friends. For her talent, Rachel will be performing a hip-hop dance.

When asked what makes her most proud of her generation, Rachel states, “That we are go-getters. When we see an opportunity we will take it.”









More information and photographs of the other participants in this year's Distinguished Young Women will be coming soon.