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

Lauryn Kannard Parents: James Kannard, Jr. & Katherine Kannard
Vanity Shields Parents: n/a n/a & Janette Shields College Preference: University of South Florida Career Goals: ASL Interpreter, Medical Doctor Talent: Dancing/Sign Language (Because I am a Queen, Dreamer, Closer, by Indie Arie, Chris Brown, Ne-yo)
Laura Moore Parents: Robert & Pamela Moore College Preference: University of Florida Career Goals: Performing Arts Talent: Ballet Variation (Rhapsody in Blue, by George Gershwin)
Rebekah Nelson Parents: David Nelson & Mary Nelson (Autrey) College Preference: Gulf Coast Community College Career Goals: Major undecided
Amy Rigell Parents: David & Vicki Rigell
Shelby Roland
Meredith Todd Gulf County's Junior Miss Parents: James & Geraldine Todd College Preference: Florida State University Career Goals: Psychology Talent: Dance (lyrical) ("Bless A Brand New Angel" by Benny Maronnes, by Coreographed by Pam Nobles and Meredith Todd)
Dayna Green Orange County's Junior Miss College Preference: Undecided Career Goals: International Relations Talent: Poetry
Jessica Bitter St Johns County's Junior Miss Parents: Dale & Ronae Bitter College Preference: Northwestern Career Goals: Classical/Opera Vocal Performance Talent: Vocal (Quando Men Vo, by Puccini)
Shabrala Dunwoody Taylor County's Junior Miss Parents: William Dunwoody & Selina Watkins College Preference: University of Miami Career Goals: Cardiovascular Surgeon and Psychologist Talent: Oratorical (I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings, by Maya Angelou)