Participants
Distinguished Young Women participants come from all walks of life, but they have one thing in common: the desire to succeed. Below are the Distinguished Young Women of Shafter participants for the Class of 2023.
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Faith Bazaldua
High School: Shafter High School
College Preference: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo
Career Goals: Structural Engineer
Talent: Monologue (Medusa, by )
Juleebeth Diaz
High School:
College Preference: University of California, Berkeley
Career Goals: English/Writing major
Talent: Poetry ("Lables" - Poem , by Me )
Cassandra Gutierrez
High School: Shafter High School
College Preference: California State University of Bakersfield
Career Goals: Mechanical Engineering
Talent: Colorguard / Dance (“Vienna” by Billy Joel, by Eric Duran and Johnny Monroe)
Arianna Mendez
High School: Shafter High School
College Preference: San Diego State University
Career Goals: Registered Nursing
Talent: Folklorico Dance
Jessica Moreno-Bravo
High School:
College Preference: Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandise
Career Goals: My goal is to become a Fashion Designer.
Talent: Vocal ("I'll Always Remember You", by Hannah Montana)
Laura Neufeld
High School:
College Preference: Ball State University
Career Goals: Interior Design
Talent: Vocal (“For Forever” from Dear Evan Hansen, by Steven Levenson)
