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 2010 Utah's Junior Miss. Want to participate? Apply now!

Abbey Walkenhorst Alpine's Junior Miss Parents: Kevin & Sherri Walkenhorst College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: Exercise Science and Physical Therapy Talent: Ballet dance en pointe (Giselle's Variation, by Adolphe Adam)
Josie Nilson Alpine's Junior Miss Parents: Joseph & Jill Nilson College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: Music/Dance/Theatre-Elementary Education Talent: Vocal (Mein Herr Marquis from the opera Die Fledermaus, by J. Strauss)
Danielle Beckstrom Alpine's Junior Miss Parents: Ronald & Lenore Beckstrom College Preference: Universtiy of Utah Career Goals: Writer Talent: Instrumental (Concerto in B Flat Major, by Johann Stamitz)
Megan MacKay Davis County's Junior Miss Parents: Mark & Stephanie MacKay College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: Music, Dance, Theater major w/ minor in dance Talent: Vocal ("Tonight" from West Side Story, by Leonard Bernstein)
Elizabeth Van De Graaff Davis County's Junior Miss Parents: Wayne & Vickie Van De Graaff College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: Violin Performance Major Talent: Violin Performance (Scherzo e Tarantella, by Henri Weiniawski)
Chelsea Townsend Davis County's Junior Miss Parents: David & Denise Townsend College Preference: University of Utah Career Goals: Pharmacist Talent: Dance (Love Me or Leave Me, by Kandee Allen)
Brooklyn Bitter Davis County's Junior Miss Parents: LeGrand & Donita Bitter College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: NICU Nurse Talent: Talent Solo (Toccata, by A. Tauriello)
Lauren Dixon Draper Sandy's Junior Miss Parents: Mark & Patricia Dixon College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: Pharmacy Talent: Instrumental: Flute (Chanson Bohime, by Georges Bizet arr. by Francois Borne)
Megan Abrahamson Draper Sandy's Junior Miss Parents: Guy & Julie Abrahamson College Preference: Cal State Long Beach, Southern Virginia Univ, BYU Career Goals: Masters Degree English Lit, Minor Ballet Theater Talent: Scottish Highland Dance
Shelby Erasmus Draper Sandy's Junior Miss Parents: Leon & Mary Erasmus College Preference: Brigham Young University, Pre-med Career Goals: Pediatrician Talent: Ballet (Jukebox)
Alexis Childs Draper Sandy's Junior Miss Parents: Steve & Jolena Childs College Preference: BYU, UVU, USC Career Goals: Nursing, Art and Teaching Talent: Dance (Prayer of the Children, by Myself and help from a few close friends)
McCall Modersitzki Highland's Junior Miss Parents: Blake & Sandra Modersitzki College Preference: Brigham Young University Provo Career Goals: Major in Business Management Talent: Piano solo (Waltz in E Minor, by Chopin)
Jessica Taylor Highland's Junior Miss Parents: Samuel & Camille Taylor College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: Occupational Therapist Talent: Character Jazz Dance ("Hit Me With a Hot Note", by Tami Tappan Damiano)
Lauren Jones Highland's Junior Miss Parents: Richard & Stephanie Jones College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: Journalist, Graphic Designer, Photographer, Editor Talent: Vocal ("Here's Where I Stand, from the musical film Camp", by Lynn Ahrens-Lyrics and Michael Gore-Music)
Ashley Allen Northern Utah's Junior Miss Parents: Blaine & Linda Allen College Preference: BYU I, Utah State, UVU Career Goals: Health and Fitness, Dental Hygienist, Radiology Talent: Jazz Dance ("Lets Get Loud" , by Jennifer Lopez )
Candice Mackley Northern Utah's Junior Miss Parents: Paul & Karen Mackley College Preference: Utah State Career Goals: Sports Medicine, Communications, wife, mother Talent: Vocal Solo ("Sur La Terrasse De Saint Germain" , by Felix Fourdrain)
Heather Houghton Northern Utah's Junior Miss Parents: Brent & Susan Houghton College Preference: Weber State University, BYU Career Goals: History Teacher, Business Management Talent: Theatrical Dance ("Happy Working Song" from Enchanted, by Kamrie McCandless)
Chrysti Huntsman Northern Utah's Junior Miss Parents: Steven & Janeal Huntsman College Preference: BYU Career Goals: Lawyer Talent: Vocal ("Poor Wandering One" from Pirates of Penzance, by Arthur Sullivan and William Shwenk Gilbert)
Rachel Smith Orem's Junior Miss Parents: Scott & Marsha Smith College Preference: Brigham Young University, Provo/Hawaii Career Goals: Mother, Business/Communications, Humanities/Dance Talent: Vocal ("Pie Jesu", by John Rutter)
Jacqueline Clark Orem's Junior Miss Parents: Jeffrey & Jane Clark College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: Harp Teacher/ Musical Theater Performer Talent: Harp ("Baroque Flamenco", by Deborah Henson-Conant)
Eliza Lawrence Orem's Junior Miss Parents: Alma & Tracy Lawrence College Preference: BYU Provo; Stanford; University of Utah Career Goals: Neurologist, Pediatrician, General Surgery Talent: Instrumental (Piano) (Prelude in C# minor, by Sergei Rachmaninoff)
Shae Hunsaker Orem's Junior Miss Parents: Jeff & Angela Hunsaker College Preference: BYU, Utah State, American Musical Dramatic Academy Career Goals: BA in Musical Dance Theater, Teacher Theater Arts Talent: Vocal ("Don't Rain On My Parade", by words by Bob Merrill, music by Jule Styne)
Nikki Erekson Provo/Springville/Mapleton's Junior Miss Parents: David & Cheri Erekson College Preference: UVU, BYU, or SUU Career Goals: Nursing Talent: Vocal Solo ("Defying Gravity", by Wicked)
Meredith Gaufin Provo/Springville/Mapleton's Junior Miss Parents: Lynn & Cynthia Gaufin College Preference: Brigham Young University, Cornell Medical College Career Goals: Anesthesiologist Talent: Harp Solo (Baroque Flamenco, by Deborah Henson-Conant)
Janelle Petersen South Jordan's Junior Miss Parents: Micheal Petersen & Ann Christensen College Preference: Utah Valley University, Bringham Young University Career Goals: Family Attorney, Councelor Talent: Dance (Music by: Carrie Underwood Starts with Goodbye, by Choreographed by:Janelle Petersen & Misty Petersen)
Chloe Hyde South Jordan's Junior Miss Parents: Garrick & Ginger Hyde College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: Communications, emphasis in public relations Talent: Ballet en Pointe (Sleeping Beauty, by Music:Peter Tchaikovsky Choreography:Marius Petipa)
Rachel Pulsipher Southern Utah's Junior Miss Parents: Mark & Wendy Pulsipher College Preference: Southern Utah University Career Goals: Delivery Nurse Talent: Instrumental/Viola (Scherzo, by Carl Webster, transcribed by Helen Gerald)
Janessa Fisher Southern Utah's Junior Miss Parents: Brent & Jennifer Fisher College Preference: BYU or USU Career Goals: I want to be a dentist with my own practice. Talent: Violin (Polish Dance, by Edmund Severn)
Kylie Wright Southern Utah's Junior Miss Parents: Shawn & Gina Wright College Preference: BYU, Utah University, UVU or SUU Career Goals: Dance Major, Dance Education, Business Talent: Modern/Contemporary Dance (Slow Me Down by Emmy Rossum, by Kylie Wright)
Courtney Rogers Southern Utah's Junior Miss Parents: Curtis & Tracey Rogers College Preference: Brigham Young University, Utah Valley University Career Goals: Bachelor's Degree in Dance or Photography. Talent: Contemporary Jazz Dance ("Head Lock" by Imogen Heap, by Choreographed by Lindsay Folkman)
Kayla Christensen Spanish Fork-Salem's Junior Miss Parents: Kay & Karla Christensen College Preference: Utah State University or Southern Utah University Career Goals: Cosmetologist and Elementary Education Teacher Talent: Monologue (Dramatic Speech) ("The Fairy Godmother", by Anonymous)
Ginelle Jack Spanish Fork-Salem's Junior Miss Parents: Allen & Laurine Jack College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: Music Instructor, Mother Talent: Piano Solo (Prelude in B flat Minor, Op. 28 No. 16, by Frederic Chopin)
Kaitlin Pollei Taylorsville/Murray's Junior Miss Parents: Kevin & Stephanie Pollei College Preference: University of Utah Career Goals: Athletic Training & Occupational Therapy Talent: Dance (Fireflies by Owl City, by Choreographed by Sam Paskins and Kaitlin Pollei)
Haley Anderson Taylorsville/Murray's Junior Miss Parents: John & Pamela Anderson College Preference: BYU Hawaii or Arizona State Univeristy Career Goals: Social Worker--Adoption Agent Talent: Dance and Choreography ("I Want To Sing" , by Regina Spektor)
Shannon Oveson Taylorsville/Murray's Junior Miss Parents: Robert & Barbara Oveson College Preference: Southern Utah University Career Goals: Biotechnology with an emphasis on forensics Talent: Marimba Solo (Etude in C Major, by Clair Omar Musser)
Jourden DeWItt Utah's At-Large Junior Miss College Preference: BYU, SUU, U of U, CEU, UVU, Career Goals: Communications, Public rltions, advertising Talent: Dance (Variation from Sleeping Beauty, by Tchaikovsky)
C.C. Roderick Utah's At-Large Junior Miss Parents: Lee & Yvonne Roderick College Preference: Brigham Young University, Utah State University Career Goals: Broadcast Journalism: Psychology, Musical Theatre Talent: Lyrical/Jazz Dance ("Don't Give Up (You Are Loved)", by Josh Groban)
Jana Gardner Utah's At-Large Junior Miss Parents: Aaron & Julie Gardner College Preference: CU - Boulder, Colburn School, Weber State Career Goals: Professional Musician, Flute Soloist & Teacher Talent: Instrumental Flute Performance (Carnival of Venice)
Darcilee Maxwell West Jordan's Junior Miss Parents: Brent & Mendy Maxwell College Preference: Brigham Young University Career Goals: High School Drama Teacher Talent: Vocal (Your Daddy's Son, by Ragtime (Composer Stephen Flaherty))