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 2009 Alaska's Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!



Sarah Thomas



Parents: Carl Thomas III & Joan Thomas
College Preference: Western Washington University
Career Goals: medical and music


Jenna Frederic





Janice Smith



Parents: Albert & Cheryl Smith
College Preference: UAS, Bastyr
Career Goals: Bachalors in Biology, Naturopathic Medicine
Talent: Glow Poi


Theresa Ramponi





Erialyn Bautista



Parents: Cesar & Cecillia Bautista
College Preference: UAA, Seattle University
Career Goals: Business, Designing
Talent: Dance


Kadie Perletti





Kao Yer Vang



Parents: Dang Vang & Shoua Yang
College Preference: Colorado Christian University
Career Goals: to get my Bachelor in Biology/Pre-dental
Talent: I'll be playing the guitar plus vocal with it. (a Christian song , by Hmong District Hymnal)


Amanda Scott



Parents: Michael Scott & Jodi McCann
College Preference: UAA, Pacific University
Career Goals: I would like to major in medicin/drama/theatre
Talent: Pantomime (The Last of the Mohicans soundtrack: Trevor Jones, by Amanda Scott (Me))


Rose Rodriguez



Parents: Danilo & Melodie Rodriguez
College Preference: University of Anchorage Alaska
Career Goals: Radiology
Talent: Dance (Mix)


Laura Steward



Parents: Robert & Valerie Steward
College Preference: University Alaska Fairbanks
Career Goals: Engineering


Unique Hobbs





Grace Olendorff



College Preference: University of Alaska Anchorage


Danielle Bower





Kammi Carlson





Tiffiny Tressler





Karie Carroll



Parents: William & Norma Carroll
College Preference: Cal arts,Cornish school of the arts,Sandiego State
Talent: a combination of ballet and modern dance


Shanail Mangrum