BAY MINETTE, Ala. — The search for Baldwin County’s Junior Miss 2009 has begun, and incoming senior high school girls have until July 7 to get registered to participate in this year’s scholarship program.

Junior Miss of Baldwin County has awarded thousands of scholarship dollars to young women for many years, and the 2009 program promises to be no exception, with senior girls competing for awards in talent, scholastics, interview, fitness and poise categories.

Kaylin Baker of Spanish Fort High School holds the title of Baldwin County’s Junior Miss at this time, and is looking forward to meeting the women who will compete to follow in her footsteps. The program to see which young lady will win this prestigious title will be held Sept. 20 at the Performing Arts Center at Faulkner State Community College in Bay Minette.

Information regarding the application process is available at the offices of each high school in Baldwin County, and are due on or before July 7. Applications can be obtained online at ajm.org, and are to be completed and filed at the website.

An orientation meeting will be July 20 at 2 p.m. at the Senior Center in Robertsdale.

For more information, call (251) 928-9578, (251) 605-3200 or (251) 947-4929, or email to SCMMM@aol.com.