Druffel represents Washington at DYW Nationals in Alabama

Kendyl Druffel takes the big stage of the 60th Distinguished Young Women National Finals representing the state of Washington. She later performed a new tap dance routine to the song “Real in Rio” from the movie “Rio.”

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Colton High School 2017 graduate Kendyl Druffel returned July 2 from the 60th Distinguished Young Women National Finals in Mobile, Ala.

Named Washington's Distinguished Young Woman last August, Druffel flew to Mobile June 18 to meet 50 representatives of the other states and the District of Columbia.

After training, rehearsing, outings and community service, they compet...