An Afton, Wyoming girl will travel to Mobile, Alabama today to participate in the 65th Distinguished Young Women National Finals on June 23rd, 24th, and 25th at the Mobile Civic Center Theater. Whitnee Hale of is one of 50 representatives competing for over $150,000 in cash scholarships and the opportunity to represent the program as the Distinguished Young Woman of America – formerly called the Junior Miss Program – for 2022. Throughout their two-week stay, the 50 state representatives will take part in community activities and events along with many rehearsals for National Finals performances.
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