Vanek to compete in 62nd DYW nationals

Tayma Vanek of Colfax will depart for Mobile, Ala., next Monday, June 17, to participate in the 62nd Distinguished Young Women National Finals on June 27, 28 and 29 at the Mobile Civic Center Theater. Vanek, named Distinguished Young Woman of Washington, at the state event in Pullman last August, will be one of 50 representatives competing for thousands of dollars in scholarships and the opportunity to represent the program as the Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2019.

Finals competition will include five categories of evaluation: scholastics, interview, fitness, talent and self-expres...