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

Heather Cannon Parents: Joey Cannon, Sr. & Pamela Cannon College Preference: The University of Alabama Career Goals: Pediatric Dentist Talent: Vocal ("Baby Girl", by Sugarland)
Cambrie Bankston Parents: Jeff & Samantha Bankston College Preference: Southern Miss, LSU Career Goals: Dentist Talent: Vocal (The Rose, by Bette Midler)
Julie Underwood Parents: Jack & Martha Underwood College Preference: JCJC then onto senior college and culunary school Career Goals: I would like to open my own restaurant. Talent: Vocal (Anyway, by Martina McBride)
Bridgette Northrup Parents: -- -- & Bobbie White College Preference: Mississippi State University Career Goals: Veternarian Talent: Instrumental (The Battle Hymn of the Republic , by Julia Ward Howe)
Effie Rawls Parents: Dewayne & Billie Rawls College Preference: Jones County Junior College Career Goals: to become a pharmaceutical sales representative Talent: Jazz Dance (Big Spender , by Shirley Bassey)
Mabry Ely Smith County's Junior Miss Parents: Lee & Tonja Ely College Preference: University of Southern Mississippi Career Goals: Secondary English Teacher Talent: Vocal (Feeling Good, by Anthony Newley and Leslie Bricusse)