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Wednesday, July 25

Stripling is Bibb's Distinguished Young Woman



Stripling named 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Bibb County 
Savannah Stripling, of Brent, won the title of “2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Bibb County” Saturday evening, July 14. Savannah, daughter of Lori and Dennis Stripling, is senior of Bibb County High School. After graduation she plans to attend The University of Alabama, where she will pursue a career in Pediatric Oncology.
Savannah, along with being named 2013 Distinguished Young Woman of Bibb County, received the following scholarships and items: $500 Scholarship from Bibb County Junior Miss given in honor of Angela Jo Medders the 1977 Bibb County and Alabama’s Jr. Miss, $500 from Alabama Power Company, $200 (4 year renewable) Scholarship given by Brent Civitan Club, $100 Gift Certificate from Mary Kay Beauty Consultant Dedra Clinner, flowers from Betty's Flowers, Distinguished Young Women’s Winner's Medallion, and various College Scholarships
DeeAnn Elliott, of Centreville, was named the First Alternate. DeeAnn, the daughter of Calvin and Mitzi Elliott, is a senior at Bibb County High School. Her college of choice is the University of Alabama or Troy University, and plans to pursue a career in Physical Therapy. DeeAnn received the following scholarships and items: $250 cash tuition scholarships from First United Security Bank, The Centreville Press, and Kemmer & Kemmer; and flowers from Betty’s Flowers
Samantha Wade, of Centreville, was named the Second Alternate. Samantha, the daughter of Jody Wade and Sandy Browder, is a senior at Bibb County High School. She plans to attend the University of Alabama and pursue a PhD in Psychology. Samantha received the following scholarships and items:  $300 cash tuition scholarship from BankTrust, $200 cash tuition scholarship from Rockco Funeral Service, and Flowers from Betty’s Flowers.
Agnes Culliton, of Centreville, was the Fourth Finalist. Agnes, the daughter of Michael and Therese Culliton, is a senior at Bibb County High School. She plans to attend the University of Alabama and pursue a career in Pediatric Nursing. Agnes received a $250 cash tuition scholarship from Burkes Mechanical.
Scholarship winners (listed in no particular order) in the following six categories are:
Judges Interview: Savannah Stripling, Samantha Wade, Dee Elliott, Madison Wallace, and Emily Oliver
These scholarships were funded by scholarship donations from Brent Industries, Bettye Hunt Meigs, Bibb Medical Center, Cahaba Valley Health Services, Greg Blake, Mrs. C.E. Hornsby, Jr., Hubbard Electric, Mr. and Mrs. Alvin George, Jim Oakley, and Judge and Mrs. Jerry C. Pow.
Talent: Agnes Culliton, Savannah Stripling, Dee Elliott, Brianna Fondren, Madison Wallace
These scholarships were funded by scholarship donations from Victoria Hallman Traver, Willie R. Dunn, Judge James M. White Family, McMillan Tire Center, Phil Adams, Jr., DMD, and Bibb County Junior Miss.
Scholastic: Samantha Wade, Emily Oliver, Dee Elliott, Madison Wallace, and Savannah Stripling. These scholarships were funded by scholarship donations from Dr. David Allgood, Theresa Suttle and The Oaks, Bibb Supply, McKinney Wrecker, J&S Drugs, and Bibb County Junior Miss.
Fitness: Savannah Stripling, Dee Elliott, Agnes Culliton, Samantha Wade, and Madison Wallace. These scholarships were funded by scholarship donations from Cahaba Pressure Treated Forest Products, Scott Davis Chip Mill, Dorothy McGee, Steve and Emily Bowman, and Bibb County Junior Miss.
Self-Expression: Savannah Stripling, Samantha Wade, Madison Wallace, Emily Oliver, and Agnes Culliton. These scholarships were funded by Bibb County Junior Miss.
Spirit Award Winner: Samantha Wade. This scholarship was funded by scholarship donations from Tucker and JoAnn Medders and Bibb County Junior Miss.
Be Your Best Self Awards: Emily Oliver, Brianna Fondren, Savannah Stripling, Madison Wallace, and Lauren Dunkin
Signature Contest: Winner            --Samantha Wade, Honorable Mentions--Savannah Stripling and Madison Wallace.
Over $11,000 in scholarship funds were awarded to the eight contestants during this year’s program. For more information about Distinguished Young Women, visit www.DistinguishedYW.org

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