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Miranda Zimmerman Pennsylvania's Outstanding Young Woman 2008 |
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The Pennsylvania's Outstanding Young Woman Program is a non-profit corporation led by volunteers throughout
Pennsylvania who represent all sectors of the community including business, civic leadership and education. Together
with its local and regional programs across the state, Pennsylvania's Outstanding Young Woman Program seeks to
recognize the accomplishments and commitment of our young women and to assist them as they chart their futures.
Each year, outstanding high school senior women are selected for special recognition.
How All Outstanding Young Women Are Evaluated The "Accent is on Achievement" with five areas of judging combining to evaluate the qualities and characteristics of the well rounded young women. Each category is equal in value in the selection process to insure that every participant is given a fair chance to gain the recognition she is entitled to receive. The first two stages in the selection process are "behind the scenes" with the final three made part of an on-stage production. In effect, only 60% of the judging is seen by the audience during the show. The basis of selection and format is the same at the preliminary level (to select finalists), the local finals and the state level. The five judging categories are: SCHOLARSHIP & ACHIEVEMENT.......................................................................................20% A panel of qualified educators evaluate the transcripts of grades and scores of scholastic tests to determine the scholastic score. The panel evaluates the achievements of candidates in their school and community to determine the achievement score. The scores are added to equal 20% and to determine the Scholastic & Achievement awards. INTERVIEW................................................................................................................................20% In a 10 minute discussion session with each Outstanding Young Woman candidate, the panel of judges evaluate knowledge, perception, clarity of expression, sense of values and communication skills. PERFORMING ARTS................................................................................................................20% Each Candidate is permitted up to two minutes to display a talent of her own choice. The total performance is evaluated for ability and skill in light of the difficulty as well as stage presence. AEROBICS & FITNESS.............................................................................................................20% Physical well being and stamina, as well as coordination and agility are evaluated during group aerobic routines featuring calisthenics. PRESENCE & PRESENTATION..............................................................................................20% Naturalness in carriage, posture, and poise in moving about the stage are
considered with the ability to verbally communicate with confidence.
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The Pennsylvania's Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship Fund receives and administers the cash scholarships which are awarded to the top honorees of the program. Our Scholarship Fund administrator works with each recipient, her family and the college of her choice to ensure the greatest benefit to all those concerned. Contestants may receive cash directly only as reimbursement of bills paid for valid educational purposes. Contributions to the Pennsylvania's Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship Fund are fully tax deductible. Experts today agree that education is the key to guiding our society into the next millennium. Your support of the Pennsylvania's Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship Fund is indisputably an investment in the future. • For Yourself • For Your Community • For Your Country • For Generations to Come Pennsylvania's Outstanding Young Woman Scholarship Fund |
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