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.

Below is a list of contestants for our forthcoming 2009 Ohio's Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!

Kara Schoenhofer Allen County's Junior Miss Parents: Michael & Mary Schoenhofer College Preference: University of Michigan Career Goals: Musical Theatre Performance Talent: Vocal, Acting (The Prima Donna Song (Art Is Calling For Me), by Victor Herbert/ Harry B. Smith)
Taylor Ullom Cardington's Junior Miss Parents: Thad Ullom & Holly Walters College Preference: The Univirsity Of Michigan Career Goals: Musical Theater Preformance Talent: Vocal (I'm A Star, by Scott Alan)
Hope Brill Central Knox County's Junior Miss Parents: Daniel Brill & Victoria Durbin College Preference: Otterbein Career Goals: Art Therapy Talent: Story with art
Samantha Hanshaw Central Morrow County's Junior Miss Parents: Dale & Tonya Hanshaw College Preference: Malone, Tiffin, Kent, Lake Erie Career Goals: Teaching High school science and coaching running Talent: Insturmental (Impossible, by Jeff Blankenship)
Amanda Crichton Clark County's Junior Miss Parents: James Crichton & Deborah Heineman College Preference: The Ohio State University Career Goals: Communications or Public Relations major. Talent: Vocal (As long as he need me from Oliver, by Lionel Bart)
Lyndsie Rogers Clermont County's Junior Miss Parents: Paul & Lori Rogers College Preference: Belmont University; Olivet Nazarene University;UT Career Goals: Major in Business Management/Fashion Merchandising Talent: Vocal ("I Can Hear the Bells" from Broadway's Hairspray, by Marc Shaiman and Scott Whittman)
Brandy Alexander Dublin's Junior Miss Parents: Kenneth & Debby Alexander College Preference: Ashland University Career Goals: Educator; currently in the Dublin Teacher Academy Talent: Vocal (Shadowland , by Original Broadway The Lion King music by Lebo M. )
Fatimah Green Eastern Franklin County's Junior Miss College Preference: Northwestern University Career Goals: Neurosurgeon Talent: Instrumental-clarinet in B minor (Aria 13, by Bach, Johann Sebastian)
Brooke Stevens Eastern Morrow County's Junior Miss Parents: Greg & Laura Stevens College Preference: Kent State University Career Goals: International Fashion Merchandising and Marketing Talent: Instrumental (Menuett, by Friedrich Kuhlau)
Audreyana Jagger Fairfield County's Junior Miss Parents: Dale & Dona Jagger College Preference: Wittenburg, Alleghany, University of Pennsylvania Career Goals: occupational, physical or music therapy Talent: Instrumental and Vocal (Only Hope, by Jonathan Foreman)
Yelena Arishina Greater Knox County's Junior Miss Parents: Russell Myers & Marina Arishina College Preference: George Washington University Career Goals: International Business Talent: Piano (Lady Allyson's Minuet, by Robert D. Vandall)
Irene Penzvalto Lorain County's Junior Miss Parents: Pal & Grace Penzvalto College Preference: Undecided Career Goals: Classical Vocal Performer Talent: Vocal- Classical (O Mio Babbino Caro, by Puccini)
Christina Misch Massillon's Junior Miss Parents: Paul & Rebecca Misch College Preference: Stanford or Ohio State Career Goals: Pre-med or Education Talent: Drama ("The Star Spangled Girl", by Neil Simon)
Brieanna Stegman Mt. Gilead's Junior Miss Parents: Joseph & Sheri Stegman College Preference: Four year college Career Goals: First Grade Teacher Talent: Dance
Erika Blake Newark's Junior Miss Parents: Timothy & Marsha Blake College Preference: Belmont University Career Goals: Major in Education, Minor in Music Talent: Vocal (Stronger, by Faith Hill)
Kara Simpson Northern Lawrence County's Junior Miss Parents: Jon & Karen Simpson College Preference: Marshall University Career Goals: Pediatrician Talent: singing (Amazing Grace)
Holly McKimmins Northern Licking County's Junior Miss Parents: Mark & Lisa McKimmins College Preference: Miami of Ohio, OSU, but still exploring Career Goals: Medicine or Aviation Talent: Dance
Katie Yates Northern Lucas County's Junior Miss Parents: Donald & Jane Yates College Preference: Purdue University, University of Pittsburgh Career Goals: I plan on studying pharmacy. Talent: Vocal (When You Believe, by Stephen Schwartz)
Christa Castle Northern Scioto County's Junior Miss Parents: Gerald & Tamera Castle College Preference: University of Kentucky Career Goals: Early Childhood Education Talent: Dance-Ballet ("Clubbed to Death" by Rob Dougan from Matrix Movie, by Choreographer: Pegi Wilkes)
Daralyn Baldogo Southern Franklin County's Junior Miss Parents: Darren Baldogo & Tamara Solt College Preference: University of Akron Career Goals: Fashion Merchandising Talent: Hula Dance
Ann Lindsey Southern Lawrence County's Junior Miss Parents: Douglas & Barbara Lindsey College Preference: The Ohio State University Career Goals: Nursing Talent: Gymnastics and Power Tumbling ("The Mix", by Jill's Tumble World)
Marleena Grago Southern Licking County's Junior Miss Parents: Charles & Sheryl Grago College Preference: Ohio State Career Goals: Major:Public Realtions Minor:Web Design Talent: Cheerleading Routine (Song # 1, by Dj Cheer)
JAIME RENARD Southern Lucas County's Junior Miss Parents: Jeffrey & Janine Renard College Preference: Ohio State University Career Goals: Interior Design Talent: Tap Dance ("Hit Me Up" from the movie Happy Feet, by Gia Farrell , with Original choreography )
Stephanie Sparks Southern Scioto County's Junior Miss Parents: David & Nancy Sparks College Preference: The Ohio State University Career Goals: Major in Biology and become an Optometrist Talent: Vocal (Time to Say Goodbye, by Francesco Sartori and Lucio Quarantotto)
Virginia Thompson Stark County's Junior MIss Parents: Charles & Jenay Thompson College Preference: Julliard, NYU, Conservatory of Cinncinati Career Goals: To someday perform on Broadway. Talent: contemporary lyrical choreographed by Atley ("I Want to Hold Your Hand", by Written by The Beatles and sung by Atley Thompson)
Jessica Williams Vinton County's Junior Miss Parents: Willie & Deborah Williams College Preference: Wright State University; Ohio University Career Goals: Air Force ROTC; CSI or Forensic Scientist Talent: Vocal Performance ("Vittoria, mio core!", by Giacomo Carissimi )
Kate Dowrey Warren County's Junior Miss Parents: David & Clare Dowrey College Preference: University of Dayton Career Goals: Communications Talent: Vocal ("Someone Like You" from Broadway's "Jekyll & Hyde", by Leslie Bricusse and Frank Wildhorn)
Rylee Vaterlaus Western Franklin County's Junior Miss Parents: Clifford & Nicol Vaterlaus College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: Interested in becoming an English Major Talent: Instrumental- playing piano (Waterfall, by John Schmidt)
Karissa Kincaid Western Morrow County's Junior Miss Parents: Bradley & Sheila Stewart College Preference: four year business/liberal arts Career Goals: jewelry industry, small business owner/co-owner Talent: Instrumental-Piano (Fur Elise (excerpt), by Ludwig Van Beethoven)