PHOTO GALLERY: Distinguished Young Women of Florida State Program

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Shannon Lee Wade was named the 2015 Distinguished Young Woman of Florida during the annual State Program, which was held Jan. 24, at the Winter Garden Theatre.

Wade along with 13 other contestants, representing a variety of cities and counties throughout the state, took the stage to compete for a variety of scholarships. The contestants were judged in several different categories, including scholastics, interview, talent, fitness and self-expression.

Kristina Zittel, of Lake Mary, was named first honoree, while Cassidy Layton, of Vero Beach, won second honoree.

Wade, a home-school student from Tampa, now will represent the state at the national competition later this year.

THE CONTESTANTS

Shannon Lee Wade, Tampa

Lydia Clark, Okaloosa County

Rachel Carleton, Montverde

Kristy Minno, Tallahassee

Chloe Ramnarine, Clermont

Haley Abram, Orlando

Leysha Caraballo, Miramar

Abby Holland, Miramar

Cristy Trabada, Pembroke Pines

Hannah Brown, Pompano Beach

Mary Katherine Collins, Lutz

Jharmara Simmons, Taylor County

Cassidy Layton, Vero Beach

Kristina Zittel, Lake Mary

 

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