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 Hot Springs' At-Large Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!



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)


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)


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)