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 South Carolina's Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!

Christy Roberts Aiken's Junior Miss Parents: Gary Roberts & Rhonda Roberts College Preference: The University of South Carolina or Presbyterian Career Goals: Major in Business and Minor in Public Relations Talent: Vocal (So Small, by Carrie Underwood)
Kristen Cloninger Anderson County's Junior Miss Parents: Joel & Rhonda Cloninger College Preference: Anderson University, Clemson University Career Goals: Early Childhood Education Talent: Vocal (SHOUT TO THE LORD, by Fromrecording"HymnsofFaith...Songs of Inspiration")
Laura Bodie Batesburg-Leesville's Junior Miss Parents: William & Lynne Bodie College Preference: College of Charleston, Clemson Career Goals: Pediatric Nurse Practitioner Talent: Lyrical Dance (Breakaway, by Kelly Clarkson)
Sarah Pennington Blacksburg's Junior Miss Parents: Gaylan & Lisa Pennington College Preference: University of SC - Columbia Career Goals: Teacher, Pharmacist Talent: Instrumental- flute ("Canon in D", piano accompaniment- Lynn Sisk, by Johann Pachelbel)
Casey Edwards Chapin's Junior Miss Parents: Charles & Julie Edwards College Preference: Duke, Clemson, Wofford, UNC Career Goals: Medical surgical intensive care physician Talent: Tap Dance (Hot Honey Rag by Bob Fosse, by Becca Turcotte, choreographer)
Casey Sharperson Clemson's Junior Miss Parents: Carl Sharperson, Jr & Jacqueline Sharperson College Preference: North Carolina A&T Career Goals: Marketing & Corporate Law Talent: Instrumental bass clarinet (Amazing Grace, by Arthur Frackenpohl)
Emily Powell Easley's Junior Miss Parents: Keith & Deborah Powell College Preference: Furman University Career Goals: private piano studio, pediatric dentist, author Talent: Classical Piano (Etude-Tableau in E-flat Major Op. 33 No. 7, by Composer Sergei Rachmaninoff)
Laura Jean Varadi East Charleston County's Junior Miss Parents: Paul & Carol Varadi College Preference: Clemson, UNC, Georgia Tech Career Goals: Biomedical Engineer and Family Doctor Talent: Tap Dance (Scream (acapella), by Michael and Janet Jackson)
Julia Dean Emerald City's Junior Miss Parents: Jeffrey & Jane Dean College Preference: A liberal arts college or university Career Goals: To receive a master's degree in vocal performance Talent: Vocal ("This is the Moment", by Frank Wildhorn)
Taylor Hoverman Fort Mill's Junior Miss Parents: Steven Hoverman & Linda Hoverman O'Neal College Preference: Clemson University, Grad.- UGA, NYU Career Goals: Attorney, Owner of law firm Talent: Musical Theater Jazz Dance (Le Jazz Hot from "Victor Victoria", by Composer: Henry Mancini, Performer: Julie Andrews)
Lana Ward Gaffney's Junior Miss Parents: Lee & Beverly Ward College Preference: Emory University or Furman University Career Goals: Physical Therapist Talent: Tap Dance
Alyssa Albertson Greenwood County's Junior Miss Parents: Mike & Cris Albertson College Preference: Undecided Career Goals: Physical therapist, Dance medicine specialist Talent: Ballet en Pointe (Flames of Paris, by Vasily Vainonen: Choreo., Boris Asafiev: Composer)
Katie Clark Horry County's Junior Miss Parents: Michael & Kimberly Clark College Preference: University of SC - Columbia Career Goals: Music Educator Talent: Vocal ("Once Upon a Time" from Brooklyn - the Musical, by Composed by Mark Schoenfeld & Barri McPherson)
Jordan Addison North Charleston County's Junior Miss Parents: Spencer & Laverne Addison College Preference: University of South Carolina, Winthrop University Career Goals: Education, Speech Pathology Talent: Jazz Dance ("Man in the Mirror", by Michael Jackson)
Taylor Kizer North Dorchester County's Junior Miss Parents: Francis & Sharon Kizer College Preference: University of South Carolina Career Goals: Medicine-Anesthesiology Talent: Tap Dance (from the musical "The Wiz", by choreographed by Nickie Hutto)
Eleanor Herlong North Edgefield County's Junior Miss Parents: Thomas Herlong, Sr. & Jane Herlong College Preference: Clemson University Career Goals: Marine Biologist Talent: vocal (The Trolley Song, by Hugh Martin, Ralph Blaine)
Kelly Ragan North Lexington's Junior Miss Parents: Steve & Betty Ragan College Preference: Presbyterian College Career Goals: Elementary Teacher, Dance Teacher, Missionary Talent: Clogging (They Don't Want Music- The Black Eyed Peas, by Self- choreographed)
Caitlyn Witherspoon Orangeburg County's Junior Miss Parents: Herbie & Terry Witherspoon College Preference: University of South Carolina Talent: Clogging (Hot Fly Mix, by Celeste Smith)
Kelsey Gage Roebuck Moore's Junior Miss Parents: Ronald & Doris Gage College Preference: Winthrop University, University of Georgia, USC Career Goals: Dance Performance, Physical Therapy or Mass Comm. Talent: dance (Love is a wonderful thing, by Michael Bolton)
Lauren Cabaniss South Carolina's Junior Miss Parents: Ted & Stacey Cabaniss College Preference: Columbia College, Winthrop University, University Career Goals: Dance Instructor, News Anchor Talent: Ballet en Pointe (Variation from Paquita, by Minkus)
Natalie Spencer South Dorchester County's Junior Miss Parents: Jeffrey & Renee Spencer College Preference: Winthrop University, Appalachian State, Furman Career Goals: Music Therapy, Music Education Talent: Vocal (Vittoria, Mio Core!, by Giacomo Carissimi)
Haylie Wheeler South Edgefield County's Junior Miss Parents: Joseph & Michele Wheeler College Preference: College of Charleston Career Goals: Chemistry, Environmental or Bio-Medical Science Talent: Vocal (Wouldn't It Be Loverly?, by Alan Jay Lerner and Frederick Loewe)
Allison Glasscock South Lexington's Junior Miss Parents: Chris & Danelle Glasscock College Preference: Auburn Career Goals: Engineer Talent: Classical Piano (Ode to Joy-Chorale Theme Beethoven's 9th Symphony, by Beethoven)