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 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)
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)
Meredith Gaufin Utah'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)
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))