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 Newnan-Coweta County's Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!

Cortney Carlow Parents: Michael & Shelli Carlow College Preference: University of North Georgia/ University of Florida Career Goals: Missionary Teacher for the Deaf Talent: Sign Language (Cinderella, by Steven Curtis Chapman)
Abigail Shell Parents: Brian & Christi Shell College Preference: Emory University Career Goals: journalism, law, politics Talent: Vocal ("So Much Better" from Legally Blonde, the Musical, by composed by Laurence O'Keefe and Nell Benjamin)
Lyndsey Witter Parents: Everett Witter & Mary Witter College Preference: Columbus State University Career Goals: French Teacher Talent: Dance (Don't Dream it's Over , by Sixpence None the Richer )
Mary Ellen Pierson College Preference: Georgia Tech, MIT after Career Goals: Int'l Finance, Stock Broker, Industrial Engineer Talent: Irish Riverdance (Cry of the Celts, by Ronan Hardiman)
Ashley Pearce Parents: John & Rebecca Pearce College Preference: A college w/ a high quality Musical Theatre Course Career Goals: Stage Actress/Musician Talent: Vocal, Instrumental (Blue Sky, by Ashley Ann Pearce)
Mary Taylor Parents: James & Sally Taylor College Preference: University of Georgia Career Goals: Speech Pathology Talent: Vocal ("Think of Me" from Broadway's Phantom of the Opera, by Andrew Lloyd Webber)
Morgan Bowen Parents: Kenneth & Sarah Bowen College Preference: undecided Career Goals: Primary Education Talent: Clogging (Dance) (Footloose, by Kenny Loggins)
Erika Jeane Parents: Melvin & Samantha Jeane College Preference: West Ga., Georgia Southern, Valdosta Career Goals: teaching early childhood education Talent: monologue, acting
Katherine Davis Parents: John & Angela Davis College Preference: University of Georgia Career Goals: Lawyer Talent: Vocal (I Have a Dream, by Abba from the broadway musical Mamma Mia)
Laurel Smith Parents: Everett & Leigh Smith College Preference: University of Georgia Career Goals: lawyer Talent: instrumental (Yellow After the Rain, by Mithchell Peters)
Amy Pierce Parents: Read & Carolynn Pierce College Preference: University of Georgia Career Goals: Animal behavior Talent: Flute Solo (Here Take This Lovely Flower, by Frank Ticheli)
Krysten Johnson Parents: Jared & Kimberly Johnson College Preference: Emory University, Duke University, Mercer Univ. Career Goals: Obstetrician Talent: Vocal (Already Gone, by Kelly Clarkson)
Forrest Skelton Parents: Damon & Lisa Skelton College Preference: Georgetown University Career Goals: thinking about pharmacy Talent: vocal (Defying Gravity from Broadway's Wicked)
Kathryn Moore Parents: Jeffrey Moore & Kathy Farmer College Preference: Belmont University, Nashville TN Career Goals: Vocal Performer / Music Educator Talent: Vocal Performance (Over the Rainbow, by Katharine McPhee)
Taylor Ingalls Parents: Kevin & Kimberly Ingalls College Preference: Auburn University Career Goals: Pre- Dental Talent: Vocal (Feeling Good, by Michael Buble)
Lainie Long Parents: James & Lisa Long College Preference: University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Career Goals: Major-international affairs and minor-Chinese Talent: Harp (Concerto in B-Flat, by Handel)
Kristin Owens Parents: Joe & Tracy Owens College Preference: Oglethorpe, Berry, Converse, Tusculum Career Goals: Histroy, Theatre, Literature, Child's healthcare Talent: Vocal (Live out loud, by Music by Andrew Lippa, Lyrics by Brian Crawley )
Aliah Smith Parents: Carlton & Ursula Smith College Preference: Duke University Career Goals: Obstetrician Talent: Dance
Porchia Bradford Parents: N/A N/A & Norma Bradford College Preference: Hampton University Career Goals: Public Relations Talent: Dramatization/Poem (Phenomenal Woman, by Maya Angelou)
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)
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)