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There will be a send off party for Smith County’s Distinguished Young Woman, MaKayla Luper, on Tuesday, July 9th at 6:00 in the evening at the Mize Community Center. MaKayla has been busy preparing for the state DYW competition since she captured the title of Smith County’s DYW in January. Mississippi’s State Distinguished Young Woman program will be held July 18-20, 2019 at The Evangel Temple in Meridian, MS. MaKayla will have a busy week in Meridian with rehearsals, community service, her personal interview with the judges and an autograph party that is scheduled for Tuesday evening at Belle G in Meridian. Her schedule for the week in Meridian during competition is: Thursday night, fitness competition; Friday night, self-expression and talent competitions; and the final night of competition for the top 10 is on Saturday evening. Ticket information: Reserve package for all three nights, $60; General admission for Thursday and Friday, $15 each night; General admission for Saturday, $20. To purchase tickets call 601-480-3438.
MaKayla is the daughter of DJ and Beth Luper of Mize. Her grandparents are Buster and Elizabeth Stubbs of Mt. Olive and Don Luper of Pinola.
Follow MaKayla’s journey as Smith County’s Distinguished Young Woman on Facebook and on Instagram @smithcountydyw.