Reynolds High School graduate wins national scholarship pageant

Jason Sandford

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Press release here from distinguishedyw.org:

On Saturday, June 30, Christina Maxwell of Fletcher, N.C. was named the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2012 and presented with a cash scholarship of $30,000 at the conclusion of the 55th Distinguished Young Women National Finals in Mobile, Ala.

Maxwell earned preliminary competition awards in the self-expression and talent categories along with a Be Your Best Self Award totaling $3,000 in additional cash scholarships.

Following a selection process that began in her home state of North Carolina, Maxwell traveled to Mobile, Ala. along with 49 other state representatives to participate in community activities and prepare for the 55th annual national competition. Maxwell amassed a total of $44,000 in cash scholarships through her participation in the Distinguished Young Women program at the local, state and national levels.

In addition to serving as the national representative of Distinguished Young Women for the next year, Maxwell will attend the University of Michigan and pursue undergraduate studies in Musical Theater.

“It is the greatest honor I could ever ask for knowing that I was chosen to represent a piece of each of these young women who are some of the most incredible girls I have ever met,” said Maxwell.
Maxwell attended AC Reynolds High School in Asheville, N.C.

Thanks to loyal reader A for the heads-up.