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 Georgia's Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!
Emily Griffin
Baldwin's Junior Miss
Parents: Mike & Cindy Griffin
College Preference: University of Georgia
Career Goals: Dance Performance/Choreography
Talent: Dance (Interlude, by Attack, Attack)
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Marlena Collins
Calhoun County's Junior Miss
Parents: Marty & Diana Collins
College Preference: Georgia State University - Georgia Tech- Berry
Career Goals: Arts Administration, Gerontology, Management
Talent: Contemporary Ballet en Pointe (Knock on Wood, by performed by Amii Stuart.written by Eddie Floyd)
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Paige Pace
Columbia County's Junior Miss
Parents: Robert Pace & Patricia Haas
College Preference: ASU
Career Goals: Childhood Education
Talent: Flag Routine (Great Expectaions- Kissing in the Rain, by Tori Amos)
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Shanel Clark
Coweta's Junior Miss
Parents: William Clark & Regina Brewster
College Preference: Columbus State University
Career Goals: Major: Math Minor: Choreographer
Talent: contemporary dance (Hero, by Kirk Franklin)
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Blair McMichael
Dublin's Junior Miss
Parents: Allen & Lisa McMichael
College Preference: University of Georgia
Career Goals: Business Administration
Talent: Piano Solo (Phrygian Tocatta, by Mary Verne)
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Caroline Lloyd
Georgia's Junior Miss
Parents: Robert Kim & Anna Lloyd
College Preference: Texas Christian University
Career Goals: Dance Performance
Talent: Classical Pointe (Illuminations: Reflections of Earth, by Gavin Greenaway)
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Samantha Schikowski
Greater Chatham's Junior Miss
Parents: Bernd & Desha Schikowski
College Preference: Princeton University
Career Goals: Psychologist
Talent: Monologue (Million Man March, by Maya Angelou)
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Nicole Gustafson
Gwinnett County's Junior Miss
Parents: Paul Gustafson & Karen Newton
College Preference: Medium-sized New England school
Career Goals: Plan to study Comparative Religion and Philosophy
Talent: Dance (Wild Horses, by Natasha Bedingfield)
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Danielle Biggio
Henry County's Junior Miss
Parents: Terry & Carole Biggio
College Preference: Undecided
Career Goals: Doctor and Missions Work
Talent: Martial Arts ("One More", by Superchick)
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Emily Keyzer-Andre
Kennesaw's Junior Miss
Parents: Jon & Lisa Keyzer-Andre
College Preference: Georgia State, Emory, Berry, Mercer
Career Goals: Biology/ Genetics
Talent: Instrumental (Minuet from L'Arlesienne Suite No. 2, by Georges Bizet)
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Caroline Payne
Laurens County's Junior Miss
Parents: Weldon & Jennifer Payne
College Preference: Mercer, Emory, Georgia College
Career Goals: Doctor/Surgeon, Cultural Anthropology
Talent: Piano Solo (Toccata, by Aram Khachaturian)
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Ashton Antinazi
Lawrenceville's Junior Miss
Parents: Anthony (Tony) & Yvonne Antinazi
College Preference: University of Miami, University of Vermont
Career Goals: Anthropology, Archieology, Dance, Spanish
Talent: Contemporary Dance ("The Cove", by J. Ralph)
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Jessica Graber
Lee County's Junior Miss
Parents: Craig Graber & Lynda Gutierrez
College Preference: University of Georgia
Career Goals: Orthodontist
Talent: Vocal ("Shy", by Once Upon a Mattress)
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Perry Wright
Leesburg's Junior Miss
Parents: Michael & Carol Wright
College Preference: Florida State University
Career Goals: Musical Therapist
Talent: vocal ("Gimme Gimme" , by Broadway Musical, Thoroughly Modern Millie)
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Lindsay Hopkins
Marietta's Junior Miss
Parents: David & Mary Hopkins
College Preference: UGA
Career Goals: Veterinarian
Talent: Dance (Only You Can Love Me This Way, by Amanda Johnson- Choreographer)
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Lindsey Garrett
Milledgeville's Junior Miss
Parents: Larry & Claire Garrett
College Preference: University of Georgia
Career Goals: Special Education/Counseling
Talent: Classical Ballet en Pointe (Fuego, by Bond Girls)
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Kaitlyn Fain
Morgan County's Junior Miss
Parents: Fabian & Karen Fain
College Preference: The University of Georgia
Career Goals: Lawyer
Talent: Classical Ballet (Carmen- Bohemian Dance, by George Bizet )
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Ellen Rayburn
Newnan's Junior Miss
Parents: Michael & Suzanne Rayburn
College Preference: Mercer University, Shorter College
Career Goals: To become a high school History teacher
Talent: Dance (Let's Dance, by David Bowie)
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Amanda Rush
Paulding County's Junior Miss
Parents: Enio & Mary Fraga
College Preference: Emory University, New York University, UCLA
Career Goals: International Business/ Communications
Talent: Palindrome Poem ("The American Dream", by Amanda Rush)
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Spencer Hanson
Roswell's Junior Miss
Parents: Derrick & Lisa Hanson
College Preference: University of Florida or University of Georgia
Career Goals: Journalism, Communication degree
Talent: reading of original prose with art exhibition ("I Believe In Crayons", by Spencer Hanson)
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Catherine Mulligan
Savannah's Junior Miss
Parents: John & Mary Ellen Mulligan
Career Goals: Naturopathic Medicine
Talent: Irish Dance (Across the Moss Treble Reel, by Liam Bradley)
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Madeline Mock
Sumter County's Junior Miss
Parents: Michael & Linda Mock
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Veterinarian
Talent: Dance (Rockin' Robin, by The Jackson 5)
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Katelyn Gaskins
Thomaston's Junior Miss
Parents: Ken & Melody Gaskins
College Preference: Valdosta State University
Career Goals: Early-Childhood Education Teacher
Talent: Dance (Footloose, by Kenny Loggins)
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Katelyn Lewis
Upson County's Junior Miss
Parents: Timothy & Denise Lewis
College Preference: University of Georgia
Career Goals: Law or Broadcasting
Talent: Dance, Vocal ("Show Off", by Broadway's The Drowsy Chaperone)
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