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



Ariel Griebling



Parents: Jerry & Karen Griebling
College Preference: Western Washington University
Career Goals: Physical Therapist
Talent: Contemporary Ballet ("Halo" by Beyonce, by Ariel Griebling & Allison Beaux)


Hailey Vik



Parents: Scott & Tami Vik
College Preference: UW, WSU, Boise State University
Career Goals: Architecture, Graphic Design
Talent: Lyrical Dance (The Bird and the Worm by Owl City, by choreographer Hailey Vik)


Kara Simanson



Parents: Ty & Andrea Simanson
College Preference: Portland Bible College, WSU
Career Goals: Elementary Education
Talent: Vocal (Far From The Home I Love, by Harnick & Bock, From "Fiddler on the Roof")


Jenna Kincaid



Parents: Cris & Pam Kincaid
College Preference: WSU, UW, WWU, Seattle University
Career Goals: Lawyer
Talent: Baking Monologue


Sara Olin



Parents: Michael & Nancy Olin
College Preference: Eastern Washington University
Career Goals: Physical Therapy
Talent: Magic Speech


Natasha Wollkind



Parents: David Wollkind & Juan Du
College Preference: Undecided four-year university
Career Goals: Architectural Engineering or something Law related
Talent: Instrumental, Piano (Tarantella- by Albert Pieczonka)


Morgan Hatley



Parents: Thomas & Shannon Hatley
College Preference: WSU, GU, CWU, LCSC, SCC, EWU
Career Goals: Physical Therapist
Talent: Lyrical Contemporary Dance (Always Midnight, by Pat Monohan)


Erin Gardner



Parents: Willard & Diana Gardner
College Preference: Portland State University
Career Goals: ENT Surgeon
Talent: Piano Solo (Phrygian Toccata, by Mary Verne)


Jasmine Boehmke



Parents: Karl & Mary Ann Boehmke
College Preference: Not limited to: Evergreen, Western, Portland State
Career Goals: To work towards happiness for all in our world.
Talent: A combination of dance and gymnastics. (Music: Mausam & Escape; Choreography:, by A.R. Rahman (Slumdog Millionaire); Niki Brahman)


Kyndell White



Parents: Sam & Lori White
College Preference: SDSU
Career Goals: ASL Interpreter
Talent: Theatrical Monologue


Kaitlynn Schaible



Parents: n/a n/a & Valerie Schaible
College Preference: Washington State University, Community College
Career Goals: Horticulture,Wildlife Conservationist,Photographer
Talent: Vocal (There For You, by Flyleaf)


Katherine Traynor



Parents: Tim Traynor & Leslie Sprunger
College Preference: Auburn University
Career Goals: Nutritionist
Talent: Classical Ballet (Act III Ki Tri variation from Don Quixote)


Chloe Vancil



Parents: Stan Vancil & Linda Bartell
College Preference: to attend a university and get a 4 year degree
Career Goals: enjoy working and interact with the community
Talent: Ribbon Dance (Love Stoned, by Justin Timberlake)


Jesse McPherson



Parents: Robert & Darcianne McPherson
College Preference: Utah State University
Career Goals: Fashion Photographer
Talent: Vocal ("Not For The Life of Me" , by Jeanine Tesori and Dick Scanlan)


Emily Carlson

Pullman's Junior Miss

Parents: Barbara (BJ) Carlson
College Preference: Tulane University
Career Goals: Linguistics/Brazilian Studies/Medicine
Talent: Modern Dance (You Don't Know Me- Ben Folds, by Allison Beaux)