THE DALLES — The Distinguished Young Women of Wasco County Scholarship Program will be held on April 12 at 6 p.m. at The Dalles High School. In this program, celebrating five decades in Wasco County, seven outstanding high school junior girls will compete for more than $20,000 in scholarships. The participants will be judged on their academic achievements, interview skills, fitness, talent, and their ability to express themselves on stage.

Tickets are now available for pre-sale from any of the seven participants: Kim Morales Cortes, Jayden Hansen, Alexis Westfall, Caspian Ortega, Abril Rincon, Tygh Timinsky, and Sofia Rogers.