Hope Belschner earns Moscow Distinguished Young Woman title
Landis, Smith nab alternate honors at annual scholarship program
Hope Belschner was named the 2021 Distinguished Young Woman of Moscow on Saturday.
Belschner won awards in each of the five judged categories — scholastic, fitness, self-expression, talent and interview — during the scholarship program at the Moscow High School auditorium. Belschner’s efforts earned $2,350 in college scholarships. She is the daughter of Brent and Sandy Belschner.
First alternate Isabelle Landis won awards in three categories — talent, scholastic and interview — and earned $1,500 in college scholarships. She is the daughter of Greg and Elizabeth Landis.
Second alternate Jessica Smith earned $750 in college scholarships. The daughter of Brent and Juli Smith won the self-expression category and also won the Emmie Law Spirit of DYW award, selected by the program’s participants.
Belschner and Landis are each home-schooled and hope to attend New Saint Andrews College in Moscow. Smith has plans to attend Lewis-Clark State College when she graduates from Moscow High School in 2021.
Erica Pope, the daughter of Nate and Connie Pope, won a fitness award and a $150 scholarship.
Two awards were given in each of the judged categories, with scholarship amounts ranging from $150-$250. The spirit award was for $250.
Belschner advances to participate in the Idaho Distinguished Young Woman program scheduled for October in Idaho Falls.
