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ABOUT
OUR HISTORY
The Miss Juneteenth Scholarship Program (MJSP) was founded in November 2002 by Elouise Sparks, who also
serves as the Director. The inaugural pageant took place on June 14, 2003, at Pasco High School Auditorium.
The mission of the MJSP is to provide African American girls in grades 10 through 12 with the opportunity to
earn college scholarships. In addition to this, the program offers preparatory classes designed to develop
essential skills such as leadership, communication, and interviewing. The pageant also serves as a platform for
these young women to showcase their talents in speech, poetry, drama, music, and dance. Moreover, the
program fosters an environment where these young ladies can build lasting friendships with other high school
girls in the local community.
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OUR REIGNING QUEEN
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On June 14, 2024, Teairra Pounds was crowned Miss Juneteenth Queen in front of an audience of over 600 attendees! Teairra is a sophomore at Washington State University (WSU) Richland, where she was accepted into WSU's nursing program and is on track to graduate in May 2027. In addition to her studies, Teairra works as a per diem employee at Kadlec Medical Center in Richland. Queen Teairra's platform is to educate the community about Juneteenth and emphasize the importance of celebrating this significant historical event. She regularly visits local schools to encourage students to stay in school and pursue higher education. In addition, Teairra and her Court actively volunteer at various community events, supporting other local pageants and parades in the area.​
OUR PAGEANT
​We are excited to announce the 23rd Annual Miss Juneteenth Pageant is scheduled for Friday, June 13, 2025,
6:00 p.m. at Chiawana High School Auditorium.
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