Our 2009 Missouri's Junior Miss is Danielle Peltonen, from Hazelwood. In our competition, her performance earned 4 separate awards, for a total of $1,300.00 in cash scholarships and, of course, the opportunity to compete at the next level of Junior Miss competition.

Danielle's achievements include: USSA National Science Merit Award • United States Academic Achievement Academy Nationa • Academic Achievement Award • Academic All- State Award • PTA Scholarship • Academic Medallion • Best of West • Kids on the Move Certificate • 110% Dance Team Award

In addition, Danielle's activities include: Dance Team- Captain ( 11th and 12th grade) • National Honor Society • Wildcat Character Council • Special Olympics • Science Olympiad • Youth Group • French Club • Teen Read and Talk • Employee at Target • Church Choir