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 McMinn County's Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!

Cady Pannell Parents: Otis & Teresa Pannell College Preference: undecided Career Goals: to become a pediatrician Talent: piano (Can You Feel The Love Tonight, by Elton John)
Emerald Womac Parents: Chris Womac & Maritha Silvers College Preference: Lee University or Tennessee Wesleyan College Career Goals: Math Teacher Talent: singing
Kristen Vaughn Parents: Bobby & Amy Vaughn College Preference: University of Tennessee at Knoxville Career Goals: Major in microbiology;Minor in secondary education Talent: Dance ("Sparkling Diamonds (Medley)", by From the Moulin Rouge Soundtrack)
Amanda West Parents: Jamie & Stefanie West College Preference: Tennessee Wesleyan College Career Goals: Undecided, but interested in Pediatric Nursing Talent: Vocal Solo ("I'm a Woman", by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller)
Cassie Bivens Parents: Michael & Kimberly Bivens College Preference: Undecided Career Goals: Nursing Talent: Piano Solo (Avanlanche Op. 45, by Stephen Heller)
Ariel Fox Parents: Scott & Sharon Fox College Preference: A university with a high academic standard Career Goals: To become an elementary school teacher. Talent: Vocal Solo ("These Boots are Made for Walking", by Nancy Sinatra)
Katy Tilley Parents: David & Judy Tilley College Preference: University of Tennessee Career Goals: Oncology Talent: Instrumental- electric guitar (Peter Gunn Theme, by Blues Brothers)
Shelby Barnett Parents: Tony & Karen Barnett College Preference: Undecided Career Goals: Surgical Nurse Talent: Vocal ("Let It Be", by The Beatles)
Erica Allen Parents: James & Regina Allen College Preference: Tennessee Wesleyan College Career Goals: Degree in Special Education Talent: Vocal (I'm Yours, by Jason Mraz )
natalie bernhard Parents: Charlie & Darlene Bernhard College Preference: twc or bryan, undecided Career Goals: math major Talent: Piano Solo ("Rondo" from Sonata No. 13 (Pathetique), by Beethoven)
Jessica Covington Parents: Wayne & Angie Covington College Preference: ETSU or TWC Career Goals: Elementary Education Talent: Jazz Dance ("It's Raining Men", by The Weather Girls)
Molly Irons Parents: Gary & Melodye Irons Irons College Preference: East Tennessee State University Career Goals: Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist Talent: Vocal/Piano ("Your Not Alone", by Meredith Andrews)
Estefania Vasquez Parents: Javier & yanira Vasquez College Preference: Lee University Career Goals: undecided Talent: dance/ribbon routine (Praise you in this storm, by Casting Crowns)
Kara Grooms Parents: Philip & Merry Grooms College Preference: UTK, UTC, Career Goals: Attorney, Doctor, or Dentist Talent: Comedic Routine
Madison Ford Parents: Todd & Melissa Ford College Preference: undecided Career Goals: nurse Talent: instrumental/vocal (I Want to Hold Your Hand, by The Beatles)
Abby Songer Parents: Steve & Faye Songer College Preference: University of Tennessee Chattanooga Career Goals: Pharmacy Talent: Vocal and piano solo ("Only Hope", by Ed Lojeski and Jonathan Foreman)
Molly Martin Parents: Richard Martin & Lisa Stewart College Preference: UT or UTC Career Goals: Undecided Talent: Dance ("It's Tricky", by Run DMC)
Megan Dannel Parents: James & Michelle Dannel College Preference: East Tennessee State University Career Goals: Physician Assistant Talent: Piano Solo (L'Harmonie des Anges, by Burgmuller)
Elizabeth Layman Parents: Thomas & Mary Layman College Preference: Furman Universtiy (not for sure though) Career Goals: undecided Talent: Classical Pointe Variation ("Le Corsaire" composed by Minkus, by Choreography by Petipa)
Betsy Crabtree McMinn County's Junior Miss Parents: Robbie & Janice Crabtree College Preference: Lee University or Berea College Career Goals: Youth Minister and Missionary Talent: vocal ("At Last", by Etta James)