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

Stephanie Carnes Parents: Clifton & Sandra Carnes College Preference: SDSU, University of Nebraska Career Goals: Business Administration Talent: Vocal (Danny Boy)
Kaitlyn McCoy Parents: Brad & Beverly McCoy College Preference: USD, SDSU Career Goals: Teaching, Health Field Talent: Dance
Dakota Young
Ginger Martin College Preference: University of North Dakota Career Goals: High School Math teacher
Shantel Anderson College Preference: Apollo College Career Goals: Veterinarian
Anna Thvedt Parents: Jonathan & Joyce Thvedt College Preference: University of Sioux Falls, Northwestern College Career Goals: Photography, Theatre Talent: Vocal (Stars and the Moon, by Jason Robert Brown)