Meet DYW contestants 4-7
Tickets for the program are $12, and they go on sale at 10 a.m. Monday, April 19, at Mountain Mike's, 6486 Main Street. This year's Distinguished Young Women Style Show gets underway at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 17, at the Pearl Theater, 7160 Ash Street.
Be sure to mark your calendars!
Joslyn
Lanai Invernon – Contestant #4Joslyn Lanai Invernon is sponsored by the Bonners Ferry Eagles Aerie #3522. She is the daughter of Eddy and Jody Invernon. She has one brother, Blaine.
Joslyn plans to attend either Lewis-Clark State College or Boise State University in order to later pursue a career as a radiologist or ultrasound technician.
Joslyn finds historical figures Pocahontas and Audrey Hepburn interesting, while she also finds modern film stars Jennifer Lawrence and Al Pacino fascinating.
In her spare time, Joslyn enjoys hunting, camping, skiing, and dancing. She participates in Idaho Leads and FFA.
For her talent, Joslyn will be performing a modern/contemporary dance.
When asked what makes her least proud of her generation, Joslyn states, “We can be so judgmental. Simply because you know someone’s name doesn’t mean you know their story. Give someone a chance before you judge.”
Olivia
Ellett Fee – Contestant #5Olivia Ellett Fee, sponsored by Beta Sigma Phi, is the daughter of Jeff Fee and Linda Ellet-Fee. She has three brothers, Shane, Billy and Dustin, and two sisters, Lisbeth and Aubree.
Olivia’s career path is undecided at this time, but she plans on attending University of Idaho to possibly study history or animal science. In her spare time, Olivia participates in dance team, Honor Choir, 4-H, Foreign Language Society, and track.
She enjoys skiing, hiking, and photography.
Modern personalities that interest Olivia are Casey Anderson and Doris Baver, while historical figures that interest her are Jennifer Worth and Sacagawea.
For her talent, Olivia will be singing the song, “Stay."
When asked what makes Olivia most proud of her generation she states, “I am most proud because we live life to the fullest and are determined. If we want something or we want to become something, we go for it.”
Savannah
Rose Mendenhall – Contestant #6Savannah Rose Mendenhall, the daughter of Randy Burney and Kristie Mendenhall-Burney, is sponsored by Idaho Women in Timber.
Savannah is interested in pursuing photography, fitness training, or counseling as a career. Her plans after high school are undecided, but Oklahoma State, the University of Hawaii and Boise State University are colleges she is considering.
When Savannah is not cheerleading, she also enjoys gymnastics, golf, riding dirt bikes, and camping.
Savannah’s favorite musical performer is Taylor Swift, and Rosa Parks and Amelia Earhart are two historical figures that interest her.
For her talent, Savannah will be performing a gymnastics floor routine.
When asked what makes her least proud of her generation, Savannah states, “I’m least proud because of our degree of laziness and having no work ethic. Kids today would rather sit at home instead of getting a job, volunteering or traveling. One day they will wake up and realize all those years are gone, and they can’t go back.”
Sara
Grace Schrock – Contestant #7The Bonners Ferry Lions Club is happy to sponsor Sara Grace Schrock. Sara is the daughter of Charles Schrock and Robin Meier. She has three brothers, Douglas, Daniel, and Steven, and one sister, Jennifer.
After graduation, Sara plans on attending the University of Idaho, but hasn’t narrowed down her field of study.
She’s interested in photography, art, graphic design, theater, and science.
Sara is an avid photographer, and some of her photos can be seen in the local newspaper. In addition, she enjoys snowboarding, art, and painting floats for the homecoming festivities.
Modern personalities that interest Sara are Batman and Jennifer Lawrence, while Abraham Lincoln and Oskar Schindler are two historical figures that fascinate her.
For her talent, Sara will recite a dramatic monologue.
When asked what makes her most proud of her generation, Sara states, “We dream big, and dreaming big will get us far.” She believes “everything is impossible until someone does it.”