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



Anjela Uhlenkott

Asotin's Junior Miss

Parents: Ronald & Debra Uhlenkott
College Preference: Undecided
Career Goals: High School Teacher
Talent: Lyrical Dance (Slow Me Down, by Emmy Rossum)


Katherine Siewert

Buckley's Junior Miss

Parents: Shelly Siewert
College Preference: Washington State University
Career Goals: Bi-Lingual Pediatric Oncology Nurse
Talent: Poetry (Hope, by Katie Siewert)


Nancy Xiao

Carnation's Junior Miss

Parents: Peter Xiao & Ping Li
College Preference: UPenn, Cornell University, NYU
Career Goals: Major International Business, Minor PoliSci
Talent: Instrumental (Sonatine, 3rd Movement, by Maurice Ravel)


Lara Roche'

Clarkston's Junior MIss

Parents: Robert Sudar & Anita Roche'
College Preference: Harvard, Emerson, St. John's, Yale
Career Goals: Journalist, Concert Pianist, Doctor, Actress
Talent: Piano Instrumental (Toccata, by Aram Khachaturian)


Heather Harder

Colfax's Junior Miss

Parents: Daniel & Tammie Harder
College Preference: Elon University, Wake Forest University
Career Goals: Earn a writing degree & become a published author
Talent: tap dancing (Footloose by Kenny Loggins, by choreographed by Nancy Stannard)


Kelsey Moser

Colton/Uniontown's Junior Miss

Parents: Dan & Nora Moser
College Preference: University of Washington or Arizona State
Career Goals: To become an Aeronautical Engineer
Talent: Original Composition/Inspirational Speech


Sarah McGary

Connell/North Franklin's Junior Miss

Parents: Lane & Jan McGary
College Preference: Brigham Young University
Career Goals: Attain my BSN and work in the Emergency Unit.
Talent: Instrumental (Saxophone) ("Cruella De Vil" From Walt Disney's 101 Dalmations, by Mel Leven)


Susan Reider

Davenport's Junior Miss

Parents: Stanley & Sandra Reider
College Preference: Four year university, undecided
Career Goals: To work with kids
Talent: Vocal, Acting ("What you want", from the Broadway Legally Blonde , by Annaleigh Ashford)


Emily Herman

Ellensburg's Junior Miss

Parents: Bruce & Elise Herman
College Preference: Stanford University
Career Goals: Physical Therapy/medicine or art
Talent: Instrumental (Flute) (Valse Gracieuse, Op. 261, No. 2, by W. Popp)


Marlee Andrews

Grandview's Junior Miss

Parents: Donald & Helen Andrews
College Preference: Art Institute of Seattle
Career Goals: Graphic Design, Fashion Designer, Recording Artist
Talent: Vocal ("S.O.S." by Apocalyptica)


Karissa Posey

Kalama's Junior Miss

Parents: Daryl & Deloris Posey
College Preference: Central Washington University
Career Goals: Law Degree
Talent: Instrumental (Sonata No. III Part IV, by JB Loeillet)


Jadyn Young

Kettle Falls' Junior Miss

Parents: Clay & Melodie Young
College Preference: Undecided
Career Goals: Gynecologist/Pediatrician
Talent: Irish Dance ("Lord of the Dance", by Claire Worley and Jadyn Young)


Christie Francis

Leavenworth's Junior Miss

Parents: Robert & Linda Francis
College Preference: University of Washington, Whitworth, GFU
Career Goals: Education, Dental Hygiene
Talent: Vocal (The Water is Wide, by Origionally Performed by Charlotte Church)


Lexi Peterson

Mattawa's Junior Miss

Parents: Scott & Cheryl Peterson
College Preference: Arizona State University or EWU
Career Goals: Dental Hygiene
Talent: Monologue


Jaime Dienst

Omak's Junior Miss

Parents: William & Yong Dienst
Career Goals: Translator/Interpreter
Talent: Shudokan Karate Form (Kosokun Sho, by Kanken Toyama)


Niina Al-Hassan

Pullman's Junior Miss

Parents: Osman & Hawa Al-Hassan
Career Goals: To become an accomplished physical therapist.
Talent: Violin (Fiddle Medley, by Angela Schauer)


Tiffany Yeates

Quincy's Junior Miss

Parents: Carl & Mickie Yeates
College Preference: Brigham Young University
Career Goals: Dental Hygienist, Theatre
Talent: Vocal ("Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again", by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Charles Hart)


Briana White

Ritzville's Junior Miss

Parents: Brandn & Stephanie White
College Preference: Washington State University
Career Goals: Elementary Education
Talent: Playing Piano (Young Mac Donald Had A Farm, by Arthur Zepp)


Katrina Werlinger

Royal City's Junior Miss

Parents: Jeffrey Werlinger & Rhonda Scroggins
College Preference: George Fox University, University of Idaho
Career Goals: Career in Math, Spanish or Interior/Graphic Design
Talent: Clogging (5,6,7,8 by Steps, by Makynlee Miller - Choreographer)


Jade Heidinger

Spokane's Junior Miss

Parents: Mark & Kim Heidinger
College Preference: Seattle Pacific University/ Moody Bible Institute
Career Goals: Law/Political Career or Mission Work
Talent: Speech


Kaitlyn Mullett

Valleyford's Junior Miss

Parents: Vern & Sherri Mullett
College Preference: Seattle University
Career Goals: Medical Diagnostic Sonographer
Talent: Instrumental (piano) (Serenata de Siero, by Mary Leaf)


Mattie Bergeson

Washington's Junior Miss

Parents: Brett & Janet Bergeson
College Preference: Brigham Young University
Career Goals: Business Administration
Talent: Stylized Clogging Dance ("Everlasting Love", by Choreographed by Misty Peterson & Tanae Bergeson)