RCHS Junior Kinsley Ervin Participates in 2020 DYW in Rhea County

May 7, 2020 Dayton, TN --  Distinguished Young Woman of Rhea County contestant Kinsley Ervin is daughter of Christie Ervin and Adam Ervin, along with my step parents, Aaron Johnson and Rena Ervin.  She has a little sister, Kaylee Ervin.  Kinsley went to Rhea Central Elementary School then Rhea Middle and then Rhea County High School.  Kinsley attends the Grove and loves her youth group.  Kinsley plans for college as of now is to attend the University of Tennessee in Knoxville and study interior design.  She is one of 15 competitors in the DYW this year.  She will be painting for her talent and she has been painting and doing art since she can't remember. This years competition will be vastly different because of the restrictions around covid-19.  Everything that would normally be done on stage with audience will be videoed and then judges will come to do live interview with each contestant.  When the process is finished the judges will review the video to judge the categories.  There will be no audience or parents in attendance.  Program will utilize Video Format on May 16, 17, 2020. Kinsley answered some questions before the upcoming non-audience competition. Who was your favorite teacher(s) during your academic career? "I’ve had many teachers over the years that I have loved, but Mr.McPherson, Mrs. Mcpherson, Coach Kinney, Mr. West, Coach Smith, Mrs. Sutton and Mr. Hoose are some of my absolute favorites and have influenced me the most." What are you most nervous about looking forward to the competition? "I am most nervous about trying to remember all of the fitness routine, but I’m sure once we practice more I will feel more confident. I have never done anything like this before, so it makes me even more excited to participate in DYW." My cousin, Abigail Corvin, did this program her junior year and I was her little sister. What is your favorite bible verse/quote? "My favorite bible verse is Proverbs 16:24, because I think being kind to everyone is so important." How has covid-19 affected you? "Covid-19 has affected me in many ways.  For example, many plans have been cancelled and things we have all been looking forward to we will never get to experience now, but it has also made me realize how busy the world was and what my priorities were. I was pretty disappointed when I heard we couldn’t do a live performance, but I’m still very thankful we still get to participate in the program." What are your hobbies and interests? My hobbies include playing soccer for Rhea County Highschool and Rc3 Bridge. I also love to paint, draw, or basically anything to do with art. I attend The Grove and love my youth group." Why did you decide to compete in the Distinguished Young Woman Program? "I decided to do DYW, in order to take a step out of my comfort zone and help give me more confidence." Have you ventured into any new hobbies or interests during your time off from school? "Since the covid-19 break, I’ve picked up the new interest of making jewelry!" What talent would you like to have that you don't have? "One talent I wish I had was to be able to sing really well or dance well, because I feel like those talents are really fun." Why shoudl the juniors next year participate in Distinguished Young Woman? "They should compete because it helps builds confidence.  DYW also is opportunity to create new friendships." What is your favorite song, and book? "My favorite song at the moment is “Even When It Hurts” by Hillsong United.  Lastly, my favorite book is “Milk and Honey” by Rupi Kaur."