Rylie Kimball will take the stage at the Becker Auditorium one final time on April 26th as the Distinguished Young Woman of Bonners Ferry to welcome a new recipient of the title.
Last October, Rylie and thirty other representatives from around the state traveled to Idaho Falls where they spent one week learning routines in preparation for the state competition. The final result was many new friendships, great memories, and character building.
This month brings the end of a great adventure and brings Rylie’s Distinguished Young Woman experience full circle, as she helps prepare the current group of participants for the upcoming program. During her time as Bonners Ferry’s DYW, Rylie has had the opportunity to serve the community by volunteering at the local Hope House, and assembling menstrual kits for the Idaho Period Project.
Rylie states, “Distinguished Young Women has been an unforgettable experience. It has shaped me into a more confident, eloquent and well-rounded individual. Since day one of practice last March, I have seen so much growth in myself and my peers. I am eternally grateful for this past year, for the opportunities, and for the friendships and memories that have shaped me into a more distinguished young woman.”
Rylie is the daughter of Chad and Laura Kimball and has one brother and sister. She will be attending Clark University in Worcester, Massachusetts, to play volleyball and study Health Science.
This year’s program is scheduled for Saturday, April 26, 2025, at 6:30 p.m. at the Becker Auditorium in Bonners Ferry. Tickets are $12.00 each, and are currently on sale at Mountain Mike’s Health Food Store.