DAUPHIN ISLAND, Alabama — The Distinguished Young Women were all smiles Sunday afternoon as they arrived at the Holiday Isle Resort on Dauphin Island for some relaxation and fun in the sun.
 
The young women started the day at Spring Hill Baptist Church, where Katye Brock, Distinguished Young Woman of America for 2011, sang “How Great Thou Art,” a song that was described as “inspirational” by many of the women.
 
“It was so nice being able to relax and go to church,” said Cosette Fife, Distinguished Young Woman of Arizona.
 
The girls then headed to Dauphin Island. Upon their arrival at the resort, they stopped by a large private room reserved for their beach day, then headed to the beach or the pool.
 
Because of strong surf kicked up by Tropical Storm Debby, waters off Dauphin Island were closed to swimming, so the girls were not able to get in the Gulf.