Junior Miss contestants come from all walks of life, but they have one common characteristic: the desire to succeed. Each young woman receives valuable life experience through our program - relationship skills, self-confidence, and a sense of achievement. It is our goal to ensure that everyone who participates in our program has an enjoyable and memorable experience.

Below is a list of contestants for our forthcoming 2008 America's Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!

Norma Boyd Alabama's Junior Miss Parents: Julian & Debra Boyd College Preference: University of Alabama Career Goals: Special Education Teacher Talent: Lyrical Dance (Anyway- Martina McBride, by Ashlie Wells)
Johanna Soderlund Alaska's Junior Miss Parents: David & Carolyn Soderlund College Preference: Carnegie Mellon University, School of Music Career Goals: Professional Musician Talent: Violin Performance (Czardas, by Monti)
Hannah Marsh Arizona's Junior Miss Parents: Allen & Karen Marsh College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: Physical Therapist Talent: Piano Solo (Piano Fantasy, by William Joseph)
Maggie Day Arkansas' Junior Miss Parents: William & Deana Day College Preference: The University of Mississippi Career Goals: Sports Broadcasting or International Relations Talent: Piano (Fountain in the Rain, by William Gillock)
Jacqueline Rotman California's Junior Miss Parents: Kenneth & Kathleen (Kate) Rotman College Preference: Stanford University Career Goals: International Public Service Talent: Dance (So Much Better, by Legally Blonde the Musical; Choreo.: Kersten Todey)
Nanxi Liu Colorado's Junior Miss Parents: Juhua Liu & Nan Geng College Preference: Univ. of California, Berkeley Career Goals: US Senator, CEO Talent: Piano (Piano Concerto No. 1 in G Minor Op.25, 3rd Mvt, by Felix Mendelssohn)
Lauren Morrissey Connecticut's Junior Miss Parents: Donald & Elizabeth Morrissey College Preference: University of Connecticut (Honors Program) Career Goals: I am interested in the pediatric medical field. Talent: Instrumental (Piano) (Angel Eyes, by Jim Brickman)
Cori McCowan Delaware's Junior Miss Parents: Jeffrey McCowan & Marlene Fetty College Preference: Virginia Tech Career Goals: Pharmacy, Spanish Talent: Vocal (Only Hope, by Mandy Moore)
Kayla Loveday Florida's Junior Miss Parents: Todd & Kimberley Loveday College Preference: Flagler College Career Goals: Multimedia Advertising Talent: Winter Guard (Live and Let Die, by Paul McCartney and the Wings)
Laura Brett Harshbarger Georgia's Junior Miss Parents: Bruce & Deborah Harshbarger College Preference: Harvard University Career Goals: International Relations Talent: Vocal ("Se tu m'ami", by Alessandro Parisotti)
Trina Hyun Hawaii's Junior Miss Parents: Sam & Susong Hyun College Preference: University of Pennsylvania Career Goals: Law Talent: Instrumental - Piano (Etude No. 5 in G flat, "Black Keys", by Frederic Chopin)
Hannah Yeats Idaho's Junior Miss Parents: David & Meghan Yeats College Preference: University of Idaho, University of Washington Career Goals: General Surgeon Talent: Vocal (Lullaby of Birdland, by George Shearing)
Heather Siemienas Illinois' Junior Miss Parents: Gerald & Barbara Siemienas College Preference: Northwestern University Career Goals: Performing on Broadway Talent: Vocal ("Gimme Gimme" from Thoroughly Modern Millie, by Jeanine Tesori)
Anah Hewetson Indiana's Junior Miss Parents: Bruce & Julie Hewetson College Preference: University of Virginia Career Goals: Attorney, Judge, or History Professor Talent: Jazz Dance (A Remix of "Greased Lightening" from Grease, by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey)
Lisa McGonegle Iowa's Junior Miss Parents: Terry & Geri McGonegle College Preference: Central College Career Goals: Physical Therapist Talent: Flute Solo ("Star of the County Down" & "Cooney's Reel", by Edward Huws Jones)
Jairrah Mansfield Kansas' Junior Miss Parents: Gary & Shawnette Mansfield College Preference: Kansas University Career Goals: Pre-Dentistry Talent: Dance (Nothing Hurts Like Love , by Daniel Beddingfield)
Alison Lovely Kentucky's Junior Miss Parents: Brian Lovely & Tonya Fields College Preference: Eastern Kentucky University-Honors Program Career Goals: My goal is to become an orthodontist. Talent: Vocal (Dream in Color, by Regina Belle)
Lauren McCalmont Louisiana's Junior Miss Parents: Jim & Colleen McCalmont College Preference: Louisiana Tech University Career Goals: Biomedical Engineer and Medical Doctor Talent: Piano (Prelude in G Minor, by Sergie Rachmaninoff)
Molly Bouchard Maine's Junior Miss Parents: Jeffery & Bonnie Bouchard College Preference: The Boston Conservatory Career Goals: Professional Classical Vocalist Talent: Vocal ("Quando m'en vo soletta", by Giacomo Puccini)
Kali Phillips Maryland's Junior Miss Parents: Timothy & Angela Phillips College Preference: Villa Julie College Career Goals: BS Business Admin; MBA Business Management Talent: Monologue ("Rose in Bloom", by Louisa May Alcott)
Samantha Lyman Massachusetts' Junior Miss Parents: Thomas & Pamela Lyman College Preference: Springfield College Career Goals: Physician Assistant Talent: Lyrical Dance and Gymnastics ("Why Walk When You Can Fly", by Mary Chapin Carpenter)
Erin Wheeler Michigan's Junior Miss Parents: Richard & Patricia Wheeler College Preference: Central Michigan University Career Goals: Early Childhood Development Talent: Theatre Jazz Dance ("Don't Rain on My Parade" by Barbra Streisand, by choreographer Julie Hughes)
Brianna Fernholz Minnesota's Junior Miss Parents: Joseph & Sandy Fernholz College Preference: Uniniversity of Minnesota-Twin Cities Career Goals: Athletic Training-Sports Medicine Talent: Dance (On the Radio, by Regina Spektor)
Marianna Breland Mississippi's Junior Miss Parents: Allen & Mitzi Breland College Preference: University of Mississippi Career Goals: Public Policy and Broadcast Journalism Talent: Instrumental-piano ("The Firefly", by Anton Bilotti)
Danielle Peltonen Missouri's Junior Miss Parents: Daniel Peltonen & Pamela Helfer College Preference: Universtiy of Missouri in Columbia, MO Career Goals: Business Degree Talent: Dance (River Deep, Mountain High, by Celine Dion)
Jana Barros Montana's Junior Miss Parents: Michael & Susan Barros College Preference: Savannah College of Art and Design Career Goals: Performing Arts/ Art Education Talent: Broadway Vocal ("I'm a Star" from Dreaming Wide Awake, by Scott Allan)
Madison Rezaei Nebraska's Junior Miss Parents: Mohsen & Rebecca Rezaei College Preference: Dartmouth College Career Goals: Economics and International Relations Talent: Piano (Pathetique, by Beethoven)
Misty Moyle Nevada's Junior Miss Parents: Mark & Teresa Moyle College Preference: Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo Career Goals: Endocrinology Talent: Vocal (I'm Here, from "The Color Purple", by Russell, Willis and Bray)
Meaghan Biggio New Hampshire's Junior Miss Parents: Terry & Carole Biggio College Preference: Troy University, Troy, AL Career Goals: Intl Business & Missions Work Talent: Vocal (Amazing Grace, by John Newton )
Amy Kao New Jersey's Junior Miss Parents: Robert & Tsui-Yu Kao College Preference: Carnegie Mellon-Tepper School of Business Career Goals: International Business/Social Humanitarian Talent: Instrumental: Piano (Peacock Dance, by Yang Chen-Wei)
Mayela Arrieta New Mexico's Junior Miss Parents: Arnoldo & Rosa Arrieta College Preference: New Mexico State University Career Goals: Music Performance and Psychology Talent: Vocal ("Adorado Tormento", by Lyrics Alberto Cervantes and Music Ruben Fuentes )
Katie Racitano New York's Junior Miss Parents: Frank & Lori Racitano College Preference: SUNY Fashion Institute of Technology (Manhattan) Career Goals: Master of Professional Studies-GlobalFashionMgt. Talent: Jazz Dance (Steam Heat by Bob Fosse, from musical Pajama Game, by Choreographer- Tiffany Wakeley)
Helen Ching North Carolina's Junior Miss Parents: Stephen & Irene Ching College Preference: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Career Goals: Owning and running a pediatric dental practice Talent: Martial Arts Form and Weapon Demonstration (Mix of "Close to You" and "Sandstorm", by Fun Factory and Darude)
JorDan Lawson North Dakota's Junior Miss Parents: Joel & Lori Lawson College Preference: Minot State University Career Goals: major corporate fitness, minor business admin. Talent: Dance (Dying to Live, by Jonny Lang)
Lauren Gessner Ohio's Junior Miss Parents: Larry & Renee Gessner College Preference: University of South Alabama Career Goals: News Anchor or Reporter / Book Editor Talent: Vocal ("Someone Else's Story" from Broadway's Chess, by Andersson, Rice, and Ulvaeus)
Kaileigh Bullard Oklahoma's Junior Miss Parents: Mark & Gayle Bullard College Preference: Belmont University Career Goals: Recording Artist or A & R Coordinator Talent: Vocal/Dance/Instrumental (This Country's Rockin'/Orange Blossom Special, by The Judds/ Ervin Rouse and Chubby Wise)
Twila Tschan Oregon's Junior Miss Parents: Manfred & Vicki Tschan College Preference: George Fox Univ., Washington Univ. St. Louis Career Goals: International Relations, U.N. Representative Talent: Vocal ("Ain' Misbehavin'", by Fats Waller, from the musical Ain' Misbehavin')
Christine Marty Pennsylvania's Junior Miss Parents: John & Marion Marty College Preference: Muhlenberg College Career Goals: CPA and Public Relations consultant Talent: Jazz Dance (I Got'cha , by Meredith Casey Smiretsky)
Elizabeth Wong Rhode Island's Junior Miss Parents: Kathleen Roche College Preference: Oberlin College Career Goals: Forensic Scientist or Pediatric Oncologist Talent: Dance (Steppin' Out, by Tony Bennett)
Brooke Gibbons South Carolina's Junior Miss Parents: De & Bonnie Gibbons College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: prosecuting attorney Talent: Vocal ("If I Were a Bell" from Broadway's Guys and Dolls, by Frank Loesser)
Kara Wevik South Dakota's Junior Miss Parents: Douglas & Christine Wevik College Preference: University of South Dakota Career Goals: High School Math Teacher Talent: Dance (Never Alone, by Barlow Girl)
Chandler Lawson Tennessee's Junior Miss Parents: Dan & Karen Lawson College Preference: University of Tennessee - Honors College Career Goals: Medical Doctor Talent: Vocal ("Art is Calling for Me" (The Prima Donna Song), by Victor Herbert)
Alexis Keslinke Texas' Junior Miss Parents: Robert & Sheryl Keslinke College Preference: American University (School of Int'l Service) Career Goals: Foreign Service Officer/ Ambassador Talent: Drama (A Monologue from 'Romeo and Juliet', by William Shakespeare)
Lindsey Brinton Utah's Junior Miss Parents: Gregory & Sally Brinton College Preference: Harvard Career Goals: Biochemical Engineering Talent: Classical Piano (Hungarian Rhapsody No. 6, by Franz Liszt)
Celie Dagesse Vermont's Junior Miss Parents: Paul & Barbara Dagesse College Preference: Husson College Career Goals: Masters in International Business Talent: Vocal (Think of Me, by Andrew Lloyd-Webber)
Lily Voth Virginia's Junior Miss Parents: Michael & Sallie Voth College Preference: University of Virginia Talent: Tap Dance (Are You Ready for a Miracle, by Patti Labelle)
Annie Wang Washington's Junior Miss Parents: Hongjun Wang & Changhong Peng College Preference: Wellesley College Career Goals: International Relations, Economics Talent: Violin (The Hot Canary, by Paul Nero)
Ashton Marra West Virginia's Junior Miss Parents: David & Sheila Marra College Preference: Marshall University Career Goals: Braodcast Journalism/ Political Science Talent: Dance ("Crazy Little Thing Called Love" , by Michael Buble)
Jordan Kirkegaard Wisconsin's Junior Miss Parents: Steve & Danita Kirkegaard College Preference: Butler University Career Goals: Journalism/ Broadcast Journalist Talent: Piano (Six Dances in Bulgarian Rhythm No. 2, by Bela Bartok)
Marianne Miles Wyoming's Junior Miss Parents: Corey & Michelle Miles College Preference: Utah State University Career Goals: Degree in Elementary Education Talent: Dance (Annie's Song, by Composed by John Denver/Performed by James Galway)