Our 2009 Massachusetts' Junior Miss is Samantha Lyman, from Easthampton. In our competition, her performance earned 2 separate awards, for a total of $3,200.00 in cash scholarships and, of course, the opportunity to compete at the next level of Junior Miss competition.

Samantha's achievements include: Bausch & Lomb Science Award • Western Mass EMS Recognition Award • National Honor Society • Student Council Secretary • "Take the Lead" Leadership Award • Proclamation from the Easthampton City Council

In addition, Samantha's activities include: Easthampton Fire Dept. Intern • Key Club President • Superintendent Advisory Committee • National Honor Society Member • Student Council Secretary • Altar Server • Gymnastics • Local 5K races • Derrill's Race (Cancer fundraiser) team leader • Employed at Big E's Foodland