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*

* Denotes an award specific to the Ohio Junior Miss Scholarship Program and is not given out by America's Junior Miss.