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.

While we await the first of our contestants, below is a list of last year's contestants for DeKalb County's Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!

Haley Hunt Parents: Harold & Suzanne Hunt College Preference: Auburn University Career Goals: Physical Therapist Talent: Dance (Small Town Girl Medley)
Shanna Thacker Parents: Richard & Alta Thacker College Preference: Snead State,Auburn University Career Goals: Undecided Talent: Vocal (Red High Heels)
Sydney Hixon Parents: na na & Holly Hixon College Preference: Northeast Community College then UAB Career Goals: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Talent: Dance (Umbrella, by Rihanna)
Tasha Kirtland Parents: Michael & Tina Kirtland College Preference: University of Alabama of Birmingham Career Goals: Teacher Talent: Drama/Sign (Mercy Seat)
Kasie Hicks Parents: Dennis & Barbara Hicks College Preference: Auburn University Career Goals: Graphic Gesign Talent: Instrumental (Theme from "Titanic")
Laura Kerby Parents: William (chip) & Shelia Kerby College Preference: undecided Career Goals: undecided Talent: monologue (Scene from "Quilters")
Akaysha McAbee Parents: Kenneth & Tammy McAbee College Preference: University of Southern Alabama Career Goals: Physical Therapist Talent: Drama (Shake Loose)
Lindsey Bowen Parents: Glennis & Jackie Bowen College Preference: undecided Career Goals: Special Education Teacher Talent: Vocal (XXX's and OOO's, by Trisha Yearwood)
Amanda Waddell Parents: Bradley & Debra Waddell College Preference: Community then University Career Goals: Nursing Talent: Sign language Drama (Arise My Love, by Newsong)
Hannah Neel Parents: Robert & Barbara Neel College Preference: North East Community College Career Goals: High School History Teacher, or FACS Teacher Talent: Vocal (Would You Smile For Me Dear, by Jamie Hendrix Doss)
Brooklyn Jones Parents: Bobby Jones, Jr. & Tamala Dixon College Preference: Snead State Community College and UAB Career Goals: Radiologist Talent: Vocal ("Popular, from Broadway's Wicked", by Music and Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz)
Savannah Sisco Parents: Rodney & Angela Sisco College Preference: Belmont University Career Goals: Commercial Music Talent: Vocal (Our Song// All American Girl(undecided), by Taylor Swift// Carrie Underwood(undecided))
Olivia Landsteet Parents: Charles Landstreet, Jr. & Cynthia Smith College Preference: Auburn University Career Goals: Architecture or Forestry Talent: Monologue (FFA Creed, by E.M. Tiffany)
Raven Turner Parents: Tim & Christi Turner College Preference: Auburn University Career Goals: undecided Talent: Vocal (Leave the pieces, by The Wreckers)
Lauren Henry Parents: Gregory & Beverly Henry College Preference: Northeast Alabama Community College Career Goals: Nursing Talent: Sign (Nothing Without You, by Bebo Norman)
Laura Spears Parents: Micheal & Twyla Spears College Preference: NACC/ University of Montevallo Career Goals: Theatre/ Journalism Talent: Vocal ("Astonishing" from "Little Women, The Musical", by Mindi Dickstein-lyrics, Music by Jason Howland)
LaRena Sartin Parents: William Sartin JR & Shannon Sartin College Preference: Jacksonville Career Goals: Accounting Talent: Monologue (There's Gotta Be A Better Way)
Ariana Beard Parents: Daniel & Tina Gregory College Preference: Northeast Alabama Community College Career Goals: Oncology Nursing/Flight Nurse Talent: Dance (Lifeguard)
Rachel Shugart Dekalb County's Junior Miss Parents: Timothy & Kimberly Shugart College Preference: The University of Alabama Career Goals: Nursing Talent: Vocal (Angels)