Bell is extremely involved at Starkville Academy as well as the community of Starkville. She was chosen a People to People Ambassador. Bell is also President of Anchor Club, a Member of the Tennis Team • Member of Full Out Competition Cheer Squad • Attends Bethesda Baptist Church of Crawford • Takes piano lessons regularly • Enjoys running and participating in 5ks • Member of Junior Auxiliary Crown Club • Member of Prom Committee • Elementary School Tutor Distinguished Young Woman (formerly Junior Miss) was founded in 1958 in Mobile, Ala., and is the largest and oldest national scholarship program for high school girls. It has provided life-changing experiences for more than 700,000 young women across the country and more than $93 million in cash scholarships at the local, state and national levels. In addition to cash scholarships, Distinguished Young Women participants are eligible for college-granted scholarships from almost 200 colleges and universities. More than $108 million in college scholarship opportunities were provided last year, some of which included full tuition, room and board to first-class institutions. Many participants leave the program with scholarships to help them with their college educations, but all of them walk away with friendships, life skills and increased self-confidence. Distinguished Young Women strives to give every young woman the opportunity to further her education and prepare for a successful future.
Bell will travel to Meridian to participate in the state program on July 14. During the week she and 32 other girls from across the state will spend time learning the fitness and self expression routines. They will also participate in community service activities and enjoy fun activities with their host families. The nights of competition are July 18-20. Bell will perform her talent, a piano presentation of "I Got Rhythm," on Friday, July 19.
For more information about tickets, go to www.msjrmiss.com. Cards and letters can be sent to: Bell Hester, PO Box 582, Meridian, MS, 39302.
