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

Candace Lafferty Parents: Bobby Lafferty & Sharon Williams College Preference: Meridian Community College Career Goals: Registered Nurse Talent: Vocal (sing) ("Hope Now", by Addison Road)
Michelle Gibson Parents: Mary Philon College Preference: University of Southern Mississippi Career Goals: master's degree in physical therapy Talent: instrumental, clarinet
Annedrea McMillan Parents: Arthur & Alisia McMillan College Preference: Mississippi State University, Biological Science Career Goals: Doctor of Optometry Talent: Vocal ("I Enjoy Being A Girl" , by Richard Rogers and Oscar Hammerstein II)
Samantha Lafferty Parents: Andy Lafferty & Carla Smith College Preference: Jones Junior College Career Goals: Photography Journalism Talent: Drama (I can be a total dork, because your one too, by Samantha Lafferty)
Kristen Sims Clarke County's Junior Miss Parents: Dudley & Jane Sims College Preference: University of Southern Mississippi Career Goals: Nursing Talent: Vocal (Orange Colored Sky, by Milton DeLugg and Willie Stein )