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 2010 America's Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!



Kristen Mosley

Alabama's Junior Miss

Parents: Jerry & Lynn Mosley
College Preference: Vanderbilt University
Career Goals: Political Communications
Talent: Piano ("Rondo a Capriccio," Op. 129, by Ludwig van Beethoven)


Arianne Leavitt

Arizona's Junior Miss

Parents: Wayne & Charlys Leavitt
College Preference: Brigham Young University
Career Goals: Physician Assistant- major in Neuroscience
Talent: Piano (Transcendental Etude No.5-"Feux Follets", by Franz Liszt)


Kristyn Baker

Arkansas' Junior Miss

Parents: Kenneth & Cindy Baker
College Preference: University of Tulsa
Career Goals: BA Musical Theater and English Major
Talent: Vocal (Don't Rain On My Parade, by Bob Merrill and Jule Styne.)


Paige Wagner

California's Junior Miss

Parents: Paul & Susan Wagner
College Preference: Brigham Young University; Provo, UT
Career Goals: Music Performance, Broadcast Journalism
Talent: Instrumental-Violin (Czardas, by Vittorio Monti)


Sara Kuta

Colorado's Junior Miss

Parents: Jerry O'Grady & Rosemarie Kuta
College Preference: Colorado School of MInes
Career Goals: Biochemistry, Chemical Engineering, Business
Talent: Instrumental- Piano (Toccata in G Minor, by Willard A. Palmer)


Mia Nardini

Connecticut's Junior Miss

Parents: Kym Nash
Talent: Dance (Flight by Brian Lane Green, by Choreographer: Kym Nash)


Alyssa Murray

Delaware's Junior Miss

Parents: Craig Murray & Anne Devine
College Preference: Duke, UD, UNC, UNCW, MD College Park, Wake Forest
Career Goals: Medical or government field
Talent: Lyrical Dance ("Finally Home", by Natalie Grant)


Victoria Humphrey

Florida's Junior Miss

Parents: Rodney & Leisha Humphrey
College Preference: University of Miami
Career Goals: OBGYN
Talent: Dance (Lyrcial) (Wild Horses, by Natasha Bedingfield)


Natali Gavanarova

Georgia's Junior Miss

Parents: Sava Gavanarov & Lidiya Gavanarova
College Preference: University of Georgia
Career Goals: International Relations
Talent: Piano (Moments Musicaux No. 4, by Sergei Rachmaninov)


Julia Hirata

Hawaii's Junior Miss

Parents: Dean & Mari-jo Hirata
College Preference: Wellesley College
Career Goals: Attorney
Talent: Taiko Drumming (Amanojaku Odaiko Renshu , by Yoichi Watanabe)


Madison Leonard

Idaho's Junior Miss

Parents: Paul & Denise Leonard
College Preference: Northwestern University, Brigham Young University
Career Goals: Music, Journalism, Political Science
Talent: vocal ("The Nearness of You", by Hoagy Carmichael)


Cassandra Schnelle

Indiana's Junior Miss

Parents: Kevin Schnelle & Corinna Morinec
College Preference: Purdue University or Valparaiso University
Career Goals: To pursue a degree in nursing and sports medicine
Talent: tumble/dance routine (cheer mix)


Paige Curtis

Iowa's Junior Miss



Julia Springate

Kentucky's Junior Miss

Parents: Anthony & Angela Springate
College Preference: Centre College
Career Goals: Pediatrician
Talent: Piano Performance (Rustles of Spring, by Sinding)


Katelyn von Diezelski

Louisiana's Junior Miss

Parents: Paul & Teresa von Diezelski
College Preference: University of Alabama
Career Goals: MBA and Law School
Talent: Musical Theatre ("Honey Bun", by Richard Rodgers and Oscar Hammerstein )


Kristi Snyder

Maryland's Junior Miss

Parents: Dean & Debbie Snyder
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Pediatrics, Pharmacology
Talent: Tap Dance ("Sing Sing Sing", by The Benny Goodman Orchestra)


Meagan Fuller

Massachusetts' Junior Miss

Parents: Brian & Lisa Fuller
College Preference: Fordham University
Career Goals: Communications/PR and Dance
Talent: Dance


Hsin (Cindy) Lee

Michigan's Junior Miss

Parents: David & Shuling Gelderloos
College Preference: University of Michigan, Harvard College
Career Goals: Go into neuroscience/medicine
Talent: Instrumental-Solo Violin (Czardas, by V. Monti)


Emily Ellingson

Minnesota's Junior Miss

Parents: Jim & Amy Ellingson


Katherine Thurber

Mississippi's Junior Miss

Parents: George & Patricia Thurber
College Preference: Columbia University
Career Goals: broadcast journalism, politics, medical engineer
Talent: Vocal ("Someone Like You", from Broadway's Jekyll & Hyde, by Frank Wildhorn, Leslie Bricusse)


Megan Wood

Missouri's Junior Miss

Parents: Frank Wood III & Kelly Wood
College Preference: University of Arkansas
Career Goals: Medical Doctor specializing in Pediatric Oncology
Talent: Dramatic Monologue ("Star Spangled Girl")


Danielle Wineman

Montana's Junior Miss

Parents: Michael Wineman & Kimberley Butterworth
College Preference: Stephens College
Career Goals: Theatre Arts
Talent: Piano Solo (Georgia Porcupine, by George Fischoff)


Jenna Stecker

Nebraska's Junior Miss

Parents: James & Lori Stecker
College Preference: Baylor University
Career Goals: Medicine, Law, Actuarial Science
Talent: Piano (The Premier Ballad, by Chopin)


Hilary Gorgol

New Hampshire's Junior Miss

Parents: Stanley & Holly Gorgol
Career Goals: A BS in Nursing to become a Nurse Practitioner
Talent: Ballet en Pointe (Odille Variation Act III Swan Lake, by Music:Tchaikovsky/Choreography: Y. Grigorovich)


Victoria Bailey

New Mexico's Junior Miss

Parents: Jimmie & Penny Bailey
College Preference: University of Alabama, College of Arts and Science
Career Goals: Become a lawyer, then a Judge in the Supreme Court
Talent: lyric dance (Kiss the Rain, by Billie Myers)


Hannah McMillan

North Carolina's Junior Miss

Parents: Samuel McMillan III & Paige McMillan
College Preference: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Career Goals: World History Teacher or Professor
Talent: Contemporary Dance ("Listen" From the Motion Picture Dreamgirls, by Choreographed by Robb Beamon, of the City Ballet)


Adeeti Katti

North Dakota's Junior Miss

Parents: Rajendra & Nandini Katti
College Preference: Duke University
Career Goals: major in neuroscience/dance
Talent: fusion dance (Dreams on Fire , by Adeeti Katti (choreographer))


Monica Bates

Ohio's Junior Miss

Parents: Gary Bates & Barbara Rezabek
College Preference: Bowling Green State University
Career Goals: Earn my doctorate in physical therapy
Talent: Vocal and dance (I Can't Do It Alone, by Broadway's Chicago)


Jacqueline Underhill

Oregon's Junior Miss

Parents: Timothy & Bobbie Underhill
College Preference: Pepperdine University
Career Goals: Buisness Communcation
Talent: Tap Dance (A Cappella, by April Robinson)


Ashley Gochoco

Pennsylvania's Junior Miss

Parents: Jacinto & Cynthia Gochoco
College Preference: Swarthmore College
Career Goals: Physician
Talent: Violin (Zigunderweisen (Gypsy Airs), by Pablo Sarasate)


Gabrielle Whitney

Rhode Island's Junior Miss

Parents: Christopher & Andrea Whitney
College Preference: Carnegie Mellon University
Career Goals: I wish to become an acclaimed actress.
Talent: Vocal ("Stuff Like that There" , by Jay Livingston and Ray Evans)


Anna Bryce Flowe

South Carolina's Junior Miss

Parents: Randy & Rhonda Flowe
College Preference: University of South Carolina Honors, Presbyterian
Career Goals: News Anchor, Law, Politics
Talent: Vocal ("This Is The Moment" from Broadway's Jekyll & Hyde, by composer Frank Wildhorn, Leslie Bricusse)


Haley Armstrong

South Dakota's Junior Miss

Parents: Erin & Lori Armstrong
College Preference: University of Minnesota - Minneapolis
Career Goals: I'd like to be a South Dakota Senator someday.
Talent: Instrumental - Viola ("Like Crazy", by Aaron Minsky)


Chelsea Milligan

Tennessee's Junior Miss

Parents: William & Alicia Milligan
College Preference: Point Park, University of the Arts, or Columbia
Career Goals: Dance on Broadway
Talent: Jazz Dance (Last Dance, by choreographer Michelle Fortner)


Kailey Rogers

Texas' Junior Miss

Parents: Bryan & Kathy Rogers
College Preference: Kilgore College; Baylor University
Career Goals: Nutritionist or High School Teacher
Talent: Vocal (Gorgeous, by from "The Apple Tree" by Jerry Bock)


Meredith Gaufin

Utah's Junior Miss

Parents: Lynn & Cynthia Gaufin
College Preference: Brigham Young University, Cornell Medical College
Career Goals: Anesthesiologist
Talent: Harp Solo (Baroque Flamenco, by Deborah Henson-Conant)


Brooke Connor

Vermont's Junior Miss

Parents: Paul & Marian Connor
College Preference: Undecided
Career Goals: Pediatrician
Talent: Vocal and American Sign Language ("Shout to the Lord", by Darlene Zschech)


Mattie Bergeson

Washington's Junior Miss

Parents: Brett & Janet Bergeson
College Preference: Brigham Young University
Career Goals: Business Administration
Talent: Stylized Clogging Dance ("Everlasting Love", by Choreographed by Misty Peterson & Tanae Bergeson)


Amanda Lewis

West Virginia's Junior Miss

Parents: Joel & Michelle Lewis
College Preference: Concord University, University Of Texas
Career Goals: Dermatologist, Actress, Physicians Assistant
Talent: Vocal ("Who Am I", by Casting Crowns)


Sarah Newton

Wisconsin's Junior Miss

Parents: Dave & Diane Newton
College Preference: UW Madison or Marquette
Career Goals: Biomedical engineer
Talent: Dance ("Tore My Heart", by Oona)


Betsy Plemons

Wyoming's Junior Miss

Parents: Michael & Susan Plemons
College Preference: Stephen F. Austin State University
Career Goals: Multi-media and mass communications
Talent: Vocal (Blue Bayou, by Roy Orbison)