Distinguished Young Woman candidates

Valeria Gomez Parents : Saul and Elena Gomez Sponsor: NeuHouse Farms Escort: Leo Fernandez Talent: Piano, "Tarantella"

Alondra Celedon Parents: Juan and Rosa Celedon Sponsor: The Shafter Press Escort: Aldair Gonzalez Talent: Color guard

Sydnie Colvard Parents: Jack and Jamie Colvard Sponsor: Shafter Rotary Foundation Escort: Rafael Acosta III Talent: Monologue, "The Pledge"

Bernice Janel Marquez Parents: Francisco and Cynthia Marquez Sponsor: Kiwanis Club of Shafter Escort: Marcua Pickenpaugh Talent: Marimba, "Für Elise"

Mia Valerie Ortiz Parents: Armando and Vanessa Ortiz Sponsor: Phat Boys Barbershop Escort: Alan Feria Talent: Dance, "Dancing in the Sky"

Natalia Elena Pena Parents: Jorge and Griselda Pena Sponsor: Jack and Carolyn Pandol -- Grapery Escort: Carlos Sandoval Talent: Percussion, Theme from Super Mario Brothers

Kristen McGuire Parents: Mark and Susan McGuire Sponsor: Richland Chevrolet Escort: Anthony Ruiz Talent: Tap dance, "All That Jazz"

Kaelah Perez Parents: Mando and Jennifer Perez Sponsor: Bloemhof Valley Ranches Escort: Steven Evangelista Talent: Piano, "Solfeggietto"