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

Lacey Vejvoda Parents: David Vejvoda & Cara Ray College Preference: Fresno State or 4 year University Career Goals: Receive my Business degree & Cosmotology License Talent: Lyrical Dance (Look At Me, by KatieAnn Wasnick)
Julia Garza Parents: Ubaldo Garza & Maria Murphy College Preference: Fresno State Career Goals: Emergency room Talent: Vocal
Dyvanee Chavira Parents: Leonard & Nancy Chavira College Preference: Fresno State, UOP Career Goals: Pharmacist, Physicians Assistant, or Therapist Talent: instrumental (Ancient Spirits)
Emily Booker Parents: John & Susan Booker College Preference: Stanford, UCLA, USC, or UC Berkeley Career Goals: I aspire to be a business attorney Talent: Instrumental (Kol Niedre, by Max Bruch)
Talia Eager Parents: James (Jim) Eager & Ila Benedict College Preference: A small Christian University in California Career Goals: undecided-possibly Music or Counseling Talent: Vocal Solo ("If I Could Only Sing", by Ruth Artman)
Christy Harding Visalia's Junior Miss Parents: Joseph & Alice Harding College Preference: Cal Poly San Luis Obispo or UC Berkeley Career Goals: Civil Engineer or Dermatologist Talent: Piano and Vocal ("Someone to Watch Over Me", by Music and Lyrics by George and Ira Gershwin)