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 Arkansas' Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!

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)
Jordan Kaufman Benton County's Junior Miss Parents: William & Tracy Kaufman College Preference: University of Arkansas Career Goals: Physical Therapy Talent: Dance- Jazz (Good Luck)
Lindsey Payne Bradley County's Junior Miss Parents: Jerry & Felecia Payne College Preference: University of Central Arkansas Career Goals: Multi-Media Artist Talent: Vocal/piano (Only Hope, by Mandy Moore)
Brooke Chaney Cabot's Junior Miss Parents: Chet & Kelly Chaney College Preference: University of Arkansas at Fayetteville Career Goals: Pharmacy Talent: Lyrical (Come Down to Me, by Saving Jane)
Taylor Anderson Clarksville's Junior Miss Parents: Charles & Marla Anderson College Preference: University of Arkansas Fayettville Career Goals: Mechanical Engineer Talent: Instrumental (Prelude, by Maurits Kesnar)
Stefani Johnson Conway's Junior Miss Parents: Roger & Teresa Johnson College Preference: U. of Central Arkansas;Birmingham-Southern College Career Goals: Theater, Education, Acting Talent: Musical Theater (Popular, by From Broadway's Wicked; Composer: Stephen Schwartz)
Rachel Brown Drew County's Junior Miss Parents: Dwayne & Lisa Brown College Preference: Henderson State University/Arkansas State Universi Career Goals: dance teacher/art teacher Talent: Tap Dance (A Capella Tap Dance, by Kim Pigott & Rachel Brown)
Crystal Dudding Ft. Smith's Junior Miss Parents: William & Ruth Dudding College Preference: Southern Methodist University Career Goals: Pediatrician Talent: Piano performance (Polichinelle in F Sharp Minor, by Sergei Rachmaninoff)
Kodi Giovannini Jackson County's Junior Miss Parents: Gregory & Sherry Giovannini College Preference: Univeristy of North Texas Career Goals: Possibly a high school art teacher Talent: Dance (Sprites, by Manhime Steam Roller)
Elizabeth Tyner Jonesboro's Junior Miss Parents: James & Terri Tyner College Preference: Arkansas State University Career Goals: Chemical Engineer Talent: Vocal (Welcome Home)
Katie Waldrip Lee County's Junior Miss Parents: Mark & Angela Waldrip College Preference: University of Arkansas Career Goals: Certified Public Accountant Talent: Vocal (Via Dolorosa)
Cesiley Sullivan Lonoke County's Junior Miss Parents: Thomas & Kimberly Sullivan College Preference: Arkansas State University - Jonesboro Career Goals: Theatre Professor Talent: Vocal (Reflection, by Matthew Wilder)
Sarah Jones Magnolia's Junior Miss Parents: Gregory & Tami Jones College Preference: Arkansas State University- Jonesboro, AR Career Goals: Undecided Talent: Tap dance (Orange Blossom Special, by Tara Kuykendall)
Derika Jones Mississippi County's Junior Miss Parents: Derrick & Carla Jones College Preference: Tennessee State University Career Goals: Becoming a pediatric dentist Talent: Vocal (Imagine, by John Lennon)
Taylor Pinckard Pine Bluff's Junior Miss Parents: Scott & Deborah Pinckard College Preference: University of Central Arkansas Career Goals: To be a Lawyer or involved in Politics Talent: vocal ("There You'll Be", by Faith Hill)
Deborah Deere Pope County's Junior Miss Parents: Tom & Sheila Deere College Preference: Arkansas Tech University Career Goals: Hospitality Administration Talent: Vocal (Born to Entertain, by From "Ruthless" the musical)
Hannah Williamson Russellville's Junior Miss Parents: Mike & Darlene Williamson College Preference: Arkansas Tech University Career Goals: Pre-Med Talent: Vocal (Songbird, by Eva Cassidy)
Emily Sansom Searcy's Junior Miss Parents: John & Lorraine Sansom College Preference: Harding University Career Goals: Architecture or Interior Design Talent: Vocal/Drama (Strongest Suit, from Broadway's Aida, by Elton John and Tim Rice)
Megan Nichols Sebastian County's Junior Miss Parents: Charles & Paula Nichols College Preference: University of Arkansas Fayetteville Career Goals: Become a College Professor and teach English. Talent: Vocal (Angel, by Sarah Mclaughlin)
Anna Waller Sherwood's Junior Miss Parents: David & Lydia Waller College Preference: Ouachita Baptist University Career Goals: Communications Talent: vocal ("Taylor, The Latte Boy", by by Zina Goldrich, Lyrics by Marcy Heisler)
Alley Haralson White County's Junior Miss Parents: Allen & Jamie Haralson College Preference: Vanderbilt University-Pre-med Career Goals: Pediatrician Talent: Dance (All or Nothing)