Badger High School's Bethany Schuldt will represent DYW Lake Geneva

High School girls throughout Wisconsin will come together for the Distinguished Young Women (DYW) of Wisconsin State Finals on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 7:00 pm. Participants will contend for cash scholarships and the opportunity to represent Wisconsin as the Distinguished Young Woman of Wisconsin at the National Finals in Mobile, Alabama. The mission of Distinguished Young Women is to positively impact the lives of young women by providing a free, transformative experience that encourages them to reach their full individual potential.

Bethany Schuldt, a Badger High School student, will participate in the Class of 2023 Distinguished Young Woman State Finals Program as the Distinguished Young Woman of Lake Geneva. She is a junior at Badger High School and is the daughter of Jennyfer & Jason Schuldt.

Schuldt's public service involves volunteering with the Lakeland Community Church and the Lake Geneva Rotary Club.

She was drawn to the DYW program because it offered many opportunities.“I chose to participate in the DYW program because of the learning opportunities and growth it would provide me. I was looking to become a more confident leader and speaker and through this program, I've become both,” Schuldt said.

Schuldt is thankful to be a part of the DYW program. She said her experience has provided her with opportunities to expand her knowledge of the world, grow her self-confidence and new friendships, while displaying who she is and what she's passionate about.

“The one-day program was simply not just a day; it took months of preparation and dedication for which I am thankful. I am so excited for what's to come in the following months with the DYW program,” Schuldt said.

Schuldt hopes to pursue a career as a marine biologist.

The 2023 Wisconsin State representative and 49 other high school winners will seek the opportunity to acquire some of the $100,000 in cash scholarships and hundreds of thousands of dollars of college-granted scholarships at the National Finals Program.

The 2023 Wisconsin State Finals will take place Saturday, July 30th at 7 pm at the Franklin Saber Center. The program will be awarding more than $10,000 in college scholarships at the state level this year.

The Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin At-Large Program is now taking applications for girls in the Classes of 2024 and 2025. Apply today at: www.distinguishedyw.org

For more information on Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin, please contact State Chairperson Meg Sranske at: wisconsin@distinguishedyw.org and Wisconsin National Support Team member Carol Rubino at: carol@distinguishedyw.org

About Distinguished Young Women

Founded in 1958, Distinguished Young Women is a free program that encourages participants to reach their full individual potential. Our mission is to empower young women by providing over $1 billion in scholarship opportunities, connecting with a nationwide network of women, developing self-confidence, and participating in our Life Skills Workshops that prepare them for high school.

National sponsors include Barbara Barrington Jones Family Foundation, Mobile County, City of Mobile, Alabama Power Foundation, Shoe Station, Gant Travel Management, the Coffeen Family, Regions Financial Corporation, Jostens and Alabama Media Group.

Wisconsin state sponsors include the Women at Johnsonville, Jockey, Eder Flag, Mathnasium, Young Dance Academy, Dale Carnegie Training, Kwik Trip and the Staybridge Suites Milwaukee Airport South Hotel. The state program will award over $10,000 in college scholarships this year.

For more information about Distinguished Young Women, contact Tara Principe, National Headquarters Marketing and Communications Director, at 251-438-3621 or Tara@DistinguishedYW.org or visit www.DistinguishedYW.org