The Distinguished Young Woman of Wyoming for 2023 is Ryann Lund, from Freedom.
Ryann’s achievements include: Superior rating for music solos piano and violin- National Federation • First Place in oratory speaking - Wasatch Independent Debate League • High Honor Roll at Tech Trep Academy 9,10,11 • Star Attorney award in mock trial competition • Recieved honors credit for English, music, and government 11th grade • Superior ratings five years for violin/piano in concerto federation • Recived honors credit for earth science, health, and math 10th grade • Best of show Lincoln County Fair in embroidery and quilting • National Honors Society • First place in Star Valley Music Festival for classical piano solo
In addition, Ryann’s activities include: Runs personal music studio - teaches violin, viola, and piano • Student mentor at Star Valley Leadership Academy • Canyon's Youth Symphony • Online Mock Trial classes and cases • Speech and debate at Star Valley High and Independent Debate League • Accepted at University of Utah for chamber music performance • Performs annually with Sotto Voce Strings at Abravenel Hall • Leads discussions on Gateway to the Great Books • Secretary of Freedom 4-H Group • Stake youth representative for Church of Jesus Christ
Individual service to homebound neighbor • Participates at local food bank • Service concerts at assisted living, hospitals, and church • Refugee service - teaching English and other life skills • Participates in food and clothes drives and community cleanup and gardening