Katie Wheatley, Pullman High School junior, is the 2022 Distinguished Young Woman of Pullman.
To win the title, Katie was judged in a competition based on five different categories. Categories included scholastic, a fitness routine, an interview, talent and self-expression.
Katie said she chose to play the piano for her talent. Her two- to three-minute fitness routine combined fitness with various dance elements.
Katie’s older sister, Evelyn Wheatley, competed for DYW in 2019 and was the runner-up.
“I actually only participated in the program because my older sister had done it two years ago,” Katie said. “I am so glad I did. It was a really unique opportunity to meet some new people.”