DYW scrambles to get in performance

COLFAX - A sound man in a McGregor shirt hurried up the aisle.

Eleven girls paraded in to the song, "Hit Me With Your Best Shot," the first girl approaching the microphone for introductions. Her words were muffled.

Take Two.

The narrator then announced the wrong year in the dastardly introduction of the superhero-themed Distinguished Young Woman of Colfax event, staged for a practice taping Monday night at First Baptist Church.

"Stop," called a voice in front. An exchange followed between the narrator over the speakers and co-chair Connie Ellis sitting in the first row of the church.

"Welcome...