Congratulations Lauren on being a

Top 8 finalist and your preliminary

fitness and self-expression awards at

America's Junior Miss!

Ohio Junior Miss 2008 Program

The 2008 Ohio Junior Miss Scholarship Program was held on February 22 and 23 at the Knox County Memorial Theatre in Mount Vernon, Ohio. Lauren Gessner of Mahoning County was named our 2008 Ohio's Junior Miss. Congratulations Lauren!

Lauren's Blog

Lauren shares her thoughts on her experiences during her year as Ohio's Junior Miss.

2008 Scrapbook

View photos from the at-large contest in October 2007 up to the announcement of Ohio's Junior Miss 2008, Lauren Gessner.

2008 Program Award Recipients

The class of 2008 was an exceptionally bright, talented, and caring group of young women. Below are ten individuals from the OJM Class of 2008 who were honored with awards during Ohio Junior Miss festivities. Congratulations ladies!

	Lauren Gessner, Ohio's Junior Miss Interview Award Scholastic Finalist Fitness Award
	Kelsey Ballew, First Runner-Up Interview Award
	Diana Wieser, 2nd Runner-Up Overall Scholastic Award Talent Award Self-Expression Award
	Kendra Sherbourne, Finalist Talent Award Fitness Award Self-Expression Award Spirit Award
	Megan Howard, Finalist Overall "Be Your Best Self" Award Overall "Service Above Self" Leadership Award*
	Caroline Drennen Spirit Award "Be Your Best Self" Finalist Stephan Zelkowitz Communication Award*
	Krista Palmer Scholastic Finalist
	Brielle Stark Scholastic Finalist "Service Above Self" Leadership Award Finalist*
	Sarah Hohman "Be Your Best Self" Finalist
	Kasi Eastep "Service Above Self" Leadership Award Finalist*