Distinguished Young Women OF New Mexico


is part of a national scholarship program that promotes and rewards scholastics, leadership and talent in young women. Earn scholarships for higher education, personally develop through the DYW Life Skills Workshops, and make new friends from around the state.


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Melissa Purcella
Distinguished Young Woman of New Mexico for 2025
State Program Information

Class of 2025 Program

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Where:
Las Cruces, NM
Memorial Medical Center

Doors open at 1:30pm
Silent Auction and Raffles

Showcase begins at 2:00pm
Tickets:
$5

Life-Changing Experience

College scholarships are awarded at the state level and millions in college-granted scholarships are available nationally. The state representative will advance to the national program for the opportunity to compete for cash tuition scholarships. To participate, you must be in your junior of high school. Participants are evaluated in the areas of: scholastics, interview, talent, self-expression, and fitness.

Class of 2025 Application Deadline:

Wednesday, July 31, 2024


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2025 Distinguished Young Woman of New Mexico

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Melissa Purcella
FromAlbuquerque
University PreferenceRider University
Career GoalPhysical Therapist

2025 Distinguished Young Woman of New Mexico

Photo of Melissa Purcella
Melissa Purcella
From
Albuquerque

University Preference
Rider University

Career Goal
Physical Therapist

Achievements:
Alliance Fastpitch Open Nationals All-Tournament Team 2024 Colorado Sparkler All-American All-Star Game Invitee 2023 4 Time Varsity Softball Lettermen 2021-2024 4 Time Softball First Team All-District 2021-2024 Academic All-District Softball 2024 Second Team All-State Pitcher 2023 3 Time Varsity Basketball Lettermen 2022-2024Academic All-District Basketball 2024

Activites:
Softball Dance Graphic Design BasketballDrawing and PaintingBaking and CookingVolleyball

Additional:
Effects Non Profit Organization Volunteer Balloon Fiesta Volunteer Roadrunner Foodbank Volunteer

2025 State Participants

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Monique Claeys
CityLas Cruces
University PreferenceNMSU
Career GoalEngineer Or Architect
TalentOriginal Artwork Slideshow Accompanied By Flute Solo
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Victoria  Kilpatrick
CityLovington
University PreferenceTexas Tech University
Career GoalJournalist Or News Anchor
TalentVocal
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Melissa Purcella
CityAlbuquerque
University PreferenceRider University
Career GoalPhysical Therapist
TalentJazz Dance
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