Our 2010 Hawaii's Junior Miss is Julia Hirata, from Honolulu. In our competition, her performance earned 3 separate awards, for a total of $5,500.00 in cash scholarships and, of course, the opportunity to compete at the next level of Junior Miss competition.

Julia's achievements include: Stanford University Reischauer Scholar • National Debate Qualifier • Punahou Carnival Division Head • Principal's Award • Excellence Award in AP Chemistry • Excellence Award in Japanese IV Honors • Excellence Award in English • Class Senator • President's Volunteer Service Award • National Merit Semi-finalist

In addition, Julia's activities include: Public Forum Debate (Captain) • Punahou Symphony Viola • Model United Nations Club (President) • Taiko Center of the Pacific Youth Group • French Club (President) • Key Club • Ka Punahou Newspaper (Editor/Fashion Writer) • Mock Trial Club (Best Witness) • Punahou Chemistry Department (Asst.) • National Honor Society (President)