2023's 'Distinguished Young Woman Of Wisconsin' Is From Brookfield

BROOKFIELD, WI — Star Students are found in classrooms, on concert and theater stages and at debate lecterns, and out in the community doing good things to make life better for all of us.

Here at Patch, we've launched an initiative to help recognize Star Students, and we’re working to tell the stories of these outstanding kids to their neighbors.

This submission comes from Meg Sranske who nominated Erin of Brookfield.

Star local student’s name

Erin

Star local student’s home state

Wisconsin

How do you know the star local student?

I am the State Chairperson for the Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin program. Erin is our Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin for 2023!

Why do you believe the star local student should be recognized?

Erin is an exceptional young lady from Brookfield Central High School. She is a leader in her school, as Public Forum Debate Captain, DECA Co-President, Key Club Co-President, Co-caption for the Girl's Tennis Team, and a member National Honor Society. She has done independent biomedical research at Marquette University, as well as been a part of the Supremes Research program at the Medical School of Wisconsin. She was recently named as a National Merit Finalist and Coca Cola Regional Finalist. In June, she will represent Wisconsin at the national finals of the Distinguished Young Woman program in Mobile, Alabama.

I was introduced to Erin through the Distinguished Young Women of Wisconsin program, when Erin was named the Distinguished Young Woman of Brookfield, 2023. Through this local program achievement, Erin qualified and progressed to the state-wide program, in which she competed in five categories, including interview, scholastic, talent, fitness and self-expression. She was awarded the Distinguished Young Woman of Wisconsin for 2023. She was also honored with the overall scholastics award, as well as preliminary awards in Interview, Self-Expression and Talent. Additionally, she received our “Be Your Best Self” award.

What's one thing you want everyone to know about the star local student?

Distinguished Young Women (DYW) is a scholastic honorary program for high school senior females that awards college scholarships to deserving young ladies. Erin has been an outstanding representative of our state because of her self-confidence, maturity and leadership. Whenever we ask her to meet with a local organization or speak at an event, Erin cheerfully accepts and is genuinely excited to volunteer her time and talent. This is why I am so passionate to nominate her for this recognition.

Congratulations on your achievements, and all of our best wishes to you in the future, Erin!

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