Scott Named "Star of Broadway" in 2008 George Junior Miss Program

By Yvette Hillman/HomeTown Traditions
and Guest Journalist Ruth Hartley
Fourteen young ladies were the “Stars of Broadway” on Saturday evening for the 2008 George County Junior Miss Program, with Jamie Suzanne Scott carrying home the title.
As the 2008 George County Junior Miss, Jamie will receive more than $2,200 in scholarships funds, along with large scholarship offers from four colleges and universities. She will also complete for the Mississippi Junior Miss Title, which will be held in Meridian this summer.
Jamie is the daughter of Rhett and Suzy of Lucedale and has plans to attend the University of Mississippi. Jamie also received the scholastic award with $800 in scholarship funds and the self-expression award with $700 in scholarship funds.
Candace Fryfogle was named first alternate and will receive a cash scholarship of $1,100 and an $800 scholarship from William Carey College. Candance is the daughter of Vaugh and Sarene Fryfogle II of the Movella community. She also won the talent award with a $700 cash scholarship. Candance said she would like to attend the University of Southern Mississippi State.
Katie McMellon of Central was named second alternate and took home the Spirit of Junior Miss Award, which is chosen by the contestants, themselves. Katie will receive a $900 cash scholarship and an $800 scholarship from William Carey College for second alternate and an additional $700 in scholarship funds for the Spirit of Junior Miss award. Katie is the daughter of Lisa Pinter-Stewart and of Steve McMellon. Katie said she would like to attend the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, followed by the University of Mississippi.
Meisha Elkins was chosen third alternate, with an $800 cash scholarship. She is the daughter of Scott and Monica Elkins of the Barton Community and would like to attend the University of Mississippi.
Brittni Pierce was chosen fourth alternate, with a $700 cash scholarship. She is the daughter of Kevin and Laurie Pierce of the Barton Community and would like to attend the Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College.
Other awards of the evening went to Jordan Tanner, with a $700 cash scholarship for the fitness award; and the “Be Your Best Self” Essay award went to Blain Slay with a cash scholarship of $200. Jordan is the daughter of Tony Tanner and of Dean and Terisa Scott and Blain is the daughter of Paul and Bridget Slay.
The program was held George County Middle School Activities Building, and is sponsored annually by the Lucedale Fine Arts Club.