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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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 )


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)


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)