14 Stars To Vie for 2008 George County Junior Miss Title

By Yvette Hillman
HomeTown Traditions

Fourteen lovely young ladies have stars in their eyes as they prepare for the 2008 George County Junior Miss Program, to be held this Saturday evening at the George County Middle School Activities Building, beginning at 6:30 p.m., and is sponsored by the Lucedale Fine Arts Club. The theme of this year's program is “Stars on Broadway” with Dr. Dean Belton, Administrative Dean of the George County Campus of the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College serving as Master of Ceremonies.
This year's “Stars on Braodway” include Skyler “Jordan” Tanner of Lucedale, the daughter of Dean and Terisa Scott and Tony Tanner. Jordan is an outgoing teen that enjoys cheerleading, tumbling and dance, along with many outdoors activities; she hopes to dazzle the judges with a jazz dance number for the Creative and Performing Arts Presentation. Jordan would like to continue her education at the University of Alabama.
Candace Ann Fryfogle of the Movella community, is the daughter of Vaughn, II and Sarene Fryfogle. Talent seems to be a strong suit for Candance, being born on July 4, 1990, this Independence Day cutie has performed with the Moscow Ballet and on the Carnival Cruise Ship; she hopes to empress the judges with “Classical Pointe to Don Quixote” for the Creative and Performing Arts Presentation. Candace has expressed an interest in continuing her education at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Meisha Mechele Elkins of the Barton community, is the daughter of Scott and Monica Elkins. Though Meisha made a perfect score on her state Biology exam earlier this year, she knows a it will take more than intellect to win the prize. She is preparing a vocal presentation for the Creative and Performing Arts Presentation. Meisha enjoys a variety of outdoor activities, along with dancing and modeling. She stated that she would like to continue her education at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Jessica Danielle Turner of the Howell community, is the daughter of Stephanie and Mark Barton and Jeff Turner. Jessica is outgoing and involved in a variety of school activities; she hopes her personality will shine through as she prepares for a Modern Pointe dance for the Creative and Performing Arts Presentation. Jessica is an honor roll student and would like to continue her education at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Haley Alisabeth Steede of the Barton community, is the daughter of Darrell and Frances Steede. The class representative and cheerleader enjoys both school and church activities, but Haley hopes her true values shows through with a dance number for the Creative and Performing Arts Presentation. She would like to attend the University of Southern Mississippi following high school graduation.
Brittany Mae Fields of the Rocky Creek community, is the daughter of Gene and Karen Fields. The honor roll student softball star represented her class as homecoming maid and class president her sophomore year and is a member of the prom committee. She is making preparations to wow the judges with a vocal presentation for the Creative and Performing Arts Presentation. Brittany is making plans to attend Mississippi State University.
Barbara Louise Thompson of the Bexley community, is the daughter of Ronald and Colleen Thompson. Barbara enjoys every aspect journalism and hopes her creativity will shine with a dramatic sign language presentation for the Creative and Performing Arts Presentation. Barbara expressed her interest in continuing her education at William Carey University.
Blain Lanell Slay of the Buzzard Roost community, is the daughter of Paul and Bridget Slay. The outgoing beauty hopes to get the judges attention with a vocal presentation for the Creative and Performing Arts Presentation. She enjoys softball, photography and is involved in several school activities. Blain would like to continue her education at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Stephanie Marie Eubanks of the Vineyard Acres community, is the daughter of Jimmie and Candy Green and of Steve and Julie Eubanks. High school intellect Stephanie is a honor roll student and cheerleader, and enjoys gymnastics. She hopes to wow the judges with her gymnastics and dance talents for the Creative and Performing Arts Presentation. Stephanie has expressed that she would like to continue her education at the University of Mississippi.
Melissa “Claire” Garretson of the Vineyard Acres community, is the daughter of Charlie and Melissa Garretson. Claire hopes her “Little Sister” experiences and preforming with the Show Choir will help to calm her nerves, but really hopes to win the judges hearts with her voice in the Creative and Performing Arts Presentation. Claire is an outdoing teen with many interest and has thoughts of continuing her education at the University of Southern Mississippi.
Kaitlyn Jade McMellon of the Central community, is the daughter of Steven McMellon and the daughter of Lisa Pinter-Stewart. “Katie” hopes the judges will see more than just her athletic and scholastic abilities as she prepares for a monologue presentation for the Creative and Performing Arts Presentation. Katie is an outgoing teen with a wide variety of interest, her thoughts for continuing her education begins at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College and continuing at the University of Mississippi.
Lainey DaNee' Leggett of the Vineyard Acres community, is the daughter of Curtis and Elaine Leggett. Her classmates elected her class treasurer, but the honor roll student and cheerleader also enjoys gymnastics, singing and playing the piano. Lainey hopes her true personality will shine with a vocal presentation for the Creative and Performing Arts Presentation. She has set her sites on attending the University of Southern Mississippi.
Jamie Suzanne Scott of the Vineyard Acres community, is the daughter of Rhett and Suzy Scott. Jamie is not only a high school scholar, but also a community volunteer and active teen. She enjoys a wide variety of activities but believes the piano presentation of “Taccata” by Aram Khachaturian might highlight one of her true talents. Jamie has plans to continue her education at the University of Mississippi.
Brittni Lauren Pierce of the Barton community, is the daughter of Kevin ad Laurie Pierce. Brittni is a very active honor roll student and campus beauty. She but would like to show off her enjoyment of life with a guitar and a song for the judges during the Creative and Performing Arts Presentation. Brittni's plans for the future will begin at the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
All of the contestants have work hard over the past several weeks, and have enjoyed a variety of activites and honors. They are all looking forward to being “Stars on Broadway” on Saturday evening.