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 2011 Alabama's Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!



Kerrie Baker



Parents: Jon & Martha Baker
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Chiropractor
Talent: Lyrical Dance (Through Heaven's Eyes, by Brian Stokes Mitchell)


Anna Davenport

Chilton County's Junior Miss

Parents: James & Vanda Davenport
College Preference: Judson College
Career Goals: Rural Medicine
Talent: Violin ("Csardas", by Vittorio Monti)


Courtney Dunagan

Clarke County's Junior Miss

Parents: Stacey & Sandy Dunagan
College Preference: University of South Alabama
Career Goals: Pharmacist
Talent: Drama (Miss Alabama, by David-Matthew Barnes)


Sarah Nielsen

Conecuh County's Junior Miss

Parents: John & Kelly Nielsen
College Preference: University of Alabama
Career Goals: Nurse Practitioner
Talent: Ballet en Pointe (Jai Ho, by A.R. Rahman)


Shelby Stephens

Crenshaw County's Junior Miss

Parents: Danny & Angela Stephens
College Preference: Troy University
Career Goals: Certified, Registered Nurse Practitioner
Talent: Monologue ("Southern Belle", by Self composed)


Laura Evans

Cullman County's Junior Miss

Parents: John & Laura Evans
College Preference: University of Mississippi
Career Goals: Surgeon
Talent: Dance ("Feeling Good" , by Michael Buble)


Shelly Womack

Escambia County's Junior Miss

Parents: David & Janet Womack
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: B.S. in Civil Engineering w/ a Minor in Accounting
Talent: Piano Instrumental ("Valse" Op.64, No. 1, by Frederic Chopin)


Brooke Sanders

Henry County's Junior Miss

Parents: Cecil Sanders, Jr. & Lynn Sanders
College Preference: University of Mobile
Career Goals: Musical Theatre
Talent: Instrumental Piano (The Firefly, by Anton Bilotti)


Anne Grace Schmidtke

Jefferson County's Junior Miss

College Preference: Auburn, University of North Carolina
Career Goals: Physical Therapist
Talent: Jazz Dance ("The Koosa")


Mary Scarbrough

Marshall County's Junior Miss

Parents: Thomas & Frieda Scarbrough
College Preference: Birmingham Southern College
Career Goals: English degree
Talent: Dance (Black & Gold, by Sam Sparro)


Ashley Willis

Mobile County's Junior Miss

Parents: Patrick & Angela Willis
College Preference: University of Mississippi
Career Goals: Physical Therapist
Talent: Lyrical Dance ("Via Dolorosa", by Sandi Patty)


Kendall Garrett

Monroe County's Junior Miss

Parents: Walter & Kelly Garrett
College Preference: University of South Alabama
Career Goals: Elementary Teacher
Talent: Monologue ("Ask the Fashion Queen", by Self-Composed)


Elise Adkins

St. Clair County's Junior Miss

Parents: Ronnie & Melissa Adkins
College Preference: Jefferson State CC then University of Alabama
Career Goals: Public Relations
Talent: Jazz Dance (Footloose, by Kenny Loggins)


Alison Griffitt

Talladega County's Junior Miss

Parents: Gary & Judy Smith
College Preference: Birmingham-Southern College, University of Alabama
Career Goals: Become a reconstructive and cosmetic surgeon
Talent: Piano ("Cumana", by Barclay Allen)


Heather Rivers

Washington County's Junior Miss

Parents: Tommy & Lylia Rivers
College Preference: University of Alabama
Career Goals: Crime Scene Investigator
Talent: Dance (St. Elmo's Fire )


Kaitlin Parker

Winston County's Junior Miss

Parents: Joey & Lynn Parker
College Preference: Samford University
Career Goals: Pharmacy
Talent: Piano ("Fountain of Diana", by William L. Gillock)