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THE STORY OF OUR LITTLE MISS

Most people have dreams. In fact, life is probably a series of dreams. Once a dream is realized, new goals are set and off we go reaching for another.

The dream of being "Our Little Miss" has become a reality to thousands of little girls since the year 1961. Now, at 40 years old, the child personified by the perky little silhouette with the flipped-up hair has developed a personality of her own. Not a fairy tale character or a myth, "Our Little Miss" is more a symbol of hope for the future of children everywhere. As Morley Safer said on CBS-60 Minutes, "The parents consider Universal Pageant System, World Youth Federation/Our Little Miss to be the most prestigious of all children's pageants." Now with third-generation children as contestants, Our Little Miss is truly a name to be spoken with reverence...a name that has endured.

Since the inception of the World's Our Little Miss" in 1961, its sister pageants, "Miss LaPetite," "Ideal Miss," "Universal Girl," and now the rest of the family, "Baby Petite," "Universal MS," "Our Little Miss Preteen, and "Universal Beauty" have developed in their own way. Girls who had outgrown one division and wanted to stay in Our Little Miss we developed each new division due to a demand. World Youth Federation/Our Little Miss System family is now complete.

Competition of all kinds are as American as apple pie and motherhood. Nonetheless, the manner in which they are handled varies greatly. With World Youth Federation there is a soft touch, where discussions of coping with winning and losing, and with joys and disappointments are all an integral part of the program. From the rowdy parents' talent show(both silly and serious) to the exchange of souvenir and Secret Pal gifts between contestants from all over the world, "Our Little Miss" truly encourages family participation and comradeship. The true award is in the experience alone.

World Youth Federation's awards are multiple, varying from medium to super large. On the local level the trophies are "Oscar" size and advance to nearly 3 feet at state, while World level trophies can reach an enormous 5 to 6 feet in height. All WYF/OLM trophies are adorned with the famous trademarked silhouette symbol; "Our Little Miss" is the only pageant in America with this type emblem that has been molded into a beautiful trophy part. The "Our Little Miss" trophy figurine stands out among dozens of other trophy awards. And it is not for sale except through World Youth Federation, where it must be earned-it cannot be purchased by a contestant or parent.

Crowns for the winners have a similar progression to the official pageant trophy. The local crown has a single disk with the famous "Our Little Miss" logo silhouette; the state crown is a round crown with four logo disks; and the coveted World crown sits on a round red velvet and rhinestone embellished base and is stuffed with royal red velvet, symbolizing excellence and achievement.

College scholarship awards have played an important role in the World Youth Federation program. Since 1964 thousands have earned scholarship funds from the State and World pageants and have enrolled in universities around the World.

Although the company has never attempted to represent the winners through personal management, many of the girls have used their titles effectively in acquiring television commercials and movie roles. When the new Mickey Mouse Club was aired in 1975-76 by Disney, five of the seven girls selected after a major nationwide search had been directly involved in the "Our Little Miss" pageant. Since those years, our girls are still being seen today. Jennifer Love Hewitt from "Party of Five" and Madlyn Sweeten from "Everybody Loves Raymond" also held Our Little Miss titles just to name a few. Our Little Miss girls can be seen on almost every cable and network station, some being in front of the camera and others as network executives.

Our girls and young women have excelled to the highest levels of their professions and many attribute their success to the memorable experiences gained at an "Our Little Miss" event. We are very proud to have been a part of their development.

World Youth Federation's philosophy is that by giving children an outlet to express themselves and their talents, they are presented with growth and development aspects for personality, communication, discipline, memory training and grooming habits. Because parents play an important role when a child is in any competition, the family relationship is enhanced, especially that of the mother and daughter. Our scholarship competition does not condone stage parenting; the child must truly want to be a participant, enabling the fascination and glamour of Local to World events to become an educationally exciting family affair.

Combine the scholarship competition's program with glamorous vacation spot environments such as "The Fontainbleau in Miami; Niagara Falls, U.S.A. & Canada; The Rivergate Auditorium in New Orleans; The Dallas Apparel Mart; The world's most famous show stages in Las Vegas; DisneyWorld in Orlando, Florida; One of the eight wonders of the world, "The Houston Astrodome", Oral Roberts University, Mabee Center, Branson, USA, Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa and you have the formula for success!!!

OUR LITTLE MISS AND WORLD YOUTH FEDERATION...A WINNING COMBINATION!!!

1961–1962 Pageant founded by Marge Hannaman. Trademark applications made in Washington, D.C. as “first” international children’s beauty and talent pageant. Manufactured trophy figurine of the official silhouette. First pageant in Louisiana.

1963– World pageant held in New Orleans, Louisiana at Roosevelt Hotel (48 participants from 22 states). Winner given $1,000 prize trip to New York and Washington, where she was presented at the Congressional Ball. Our Little Miss-Debbie Smith (CA); Miss LaPetite-Connie Munson (LA); Talent winner-Debbie McDonald (LA).

1964– Biloxi, Mississippi (66 participants from 23 states). $1, 500 in college scholarships initiated through the International Scholarship Foundation. Our Little Miss– Susan Taylor (LA); Miss LaPetite –Roanne Green (LA); Talent Winner– Betty Irene Pope (LA).

1965– Pageant sold to Universal Productions & Publications, Inc. by Young Artists, Inc.; owners, Marge Hannaman, Betty Singletary, Carl Dunn. Under new president, Carl Dunn, staging plan was developed, including the first “total” pageant kit. Pageants systemized with staging handbook and judging procedure.

1966– Dallas, Texas at Apparel Mart (123 participants from 33 states, 10 major cities, 6 foreign countries). Endorsed by Children’s Wear Board of Governors. Wardrobes to each participant. Mister Lynn named “Lifetime Pageant Host.” Our Little Miss Joleen Troop (TX); Miss LaPeitie– Dana Janae Cook (CA); Talent Winner– Debbie Kamman (IL).

1967– Dallas , Texas at Apparel Mart (136 participants from 33 states, 11 major cites, 6 foreign countries). First World winner, Debbie Smith (a Hollywood starlet for Disney Studios), was a guest star Television pilot via closed circuit TV. Our Little Miss– Debbie Kennington (LA); Miss LaPetite– Jill Lott (TX); Talent Winner– Deanne Shutter (NY). Sybil Anderson of Nonwich (CN) names first World Ideal Miss.

1968– Dallas, Texas at Apparel Mart (144 participants from 33 states, 10 major cities, 4 foreign countries). Televised in color by KDTV. Our Little Miss– Lori Smith (TX); Miss LaPetite– Rhonda Cox (NM); Talent Winner– Shannon Baker (TX); World’s Ideal Miss Pageant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the Capitol House Hotel. Ideal Miss Sherry Norvell (TX); Talent Winner– Charlene Casciotti (PA).

1969– Dallas, Texas at Apparel Mart (177 participants from 33 states, 11 major cities, 6 foreign countries). Picture program book initiated for scholarship fund. Our Little Miss– Lauri Lynn Huffaker (TX); Miss LaPetite– Cathy Colvin (LA); Talent Winner– Judee Uhrinec (NY). World’s Ideal Miss Pageant in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at Capitol House Hotel. Ideal Miss– Jacqueline Teresa Wright (TN); Talent Winner– Debbie Ray (CA).

1970– Dallas, Texas at Apparel Mart (250 participants from 33 states, 18 major cities, 6 foreign countries). Televised live coast-to-coast on UBC Television Network. Guest stars were Frankie Avalon and Shari Lewis. Our Little Miss-Siobhan Sullivan (TN); Miss LaPetite– Jessica Buss (CA); Talent Winner– Lynn Adrian Huck (FL); World’s Ideal Miss in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at Capitol House Hotel. Ideal Miss– Debbie Palmer (TX); Talent Winner– Andrea Alonzo (FL).

1971– Miami Beach, Florida at Fontainebleu Hotel (256 participants from 39 states, 21 major cities, 4 foreign countries). Televised nationwide syndication. Guest star was Debbie Smith, original World’s Our Little Miss. Combination staging kit and press kit were introduced. Official jewelry manufactured. Universal Registration 8 Insurance Division founded. Up Girl Sorority and Magazine initiated. “Junior” became official pageant mascot. Only children’s talent pageant named in “There She Is… “ a history of pageants. Our Little Miss- Monica Tarpenning (WA); Miss LaPetite– Sherry Krantz (TX); Talent Winner– Linda Kelly (FL); World’s Ideal Miss held in Baton Rouge, Louisiana at Independence Hall. Ideal Miss– Candy Crocker (TX); Talent Winner– Ramona Le Vasseur (LA); Ideal Miss Photogenic– Pamela Player (MS).

1972– New Orleans, Louisiana at Rivergate Auditorium (269 participants from 39 states, 21 major cities, Mexico and Holland). 30 minute television documentary in commemoration of 10th Anniversary New recording of the theme song. District Pageant System, Winner’s Circle and Honor Roll Inaugurated. Purchased facilities covering half city block for offices, printing plant, and manufacturing. Our Little Miss– Jennifer Childers (FL); Miss LaPetite—Debbie Kay O’Donnell (TX); Talent Winner– Anita Catlin (OH). World’s Ideal Miss Pageant moved to Baylor University in Waco, Texas International Youth Conference initiated as part of the World finals. Ideal Miss– Trudy Padgett (TX); Talent Winner– Tami Jo Whitmire (TX); Ideal Miss Photogenic—Gayle Riddick (LA); Essay Award– Suzy Shaw (FL).

1973– New Orleans, Louisiana at Rivergate Auditorium (279 participants from 40 states, 21 major cities, 6 foreign countries). Miss Photogenic extended to all divisions as scholarship program Scholarships increased to $10,500 annually (surpasses & 30,000 with recipients attending five universities.) Our Little Miss– Yvonne Granger (CO); Miss La Petite– Lacy Kelly (LA); Talent Winner– Nicholle Fusillo (FL). World’s Ideal Miss Pageant at Baylor University in Waco, Texas. Ideal Miss– Linda Plowman (AL); Talent Winner– Linda Pailer (MO); Essay Award– Suzy Shaw (FL); Ideal Miss Photogenic– Becky Walker (LA); Our Little Miss Photogenic– Kristi Henley (TN); Miss LaPetite Photogenic– Sandra Owens (TX).

1974– Baton Rouge, Louisiana at the $12 million dollar LSU Assembly Center Purchased downtown “landmark” building for executive offices introduced full– color entry blanks, posters, program book covers. “Universal Girl” and Mr. Pageants USA” instituted. Established “Who’s Who in Modeling & Beauty Pageants .” Founded first “Beauty Pageant & Modeling Hall of Fame.” Our Little Miss- Sandra Frick (FL); Miss LaPetite—Susan Leavell (LA); Talent Winner– Kerry Alexander (AR); Ideal Miss– Donna Kirkpatrick (AR); Talent Winner– Linda Phillips (CA); Essay Award– Yvonne Hinojosa (Mexico); Ideal Miss Photogenic– Suzanne Anderson (MN); Our Little Miss Photogenic– Caren Patterson (LA); Miss LaPetite Photogenic– Judith Thompson (FL); Universal Girl– Pat Hutchinson (LA); Mr. Pageants USA– J. David Westerfield (TX).

1975– Baton Rouge, Louisiana at LSU Assembly Center. Marge Hannaman, founder of Our Little Miss, purchased all stock of corporation and became sole owner. Our Little Miss– Kelly Parsons (FL); Miss LaPetite– Kellie Rials (MS); Ideal Miss– Ivet Hinojosa (Mexico); Talent Winners– Angela Estill (AR); Kelly Burch (TN); Photogenic Winners– Suzanne Wagner (GA), Kelli Hodges (TX), Daphne Davis (AL).

1976– Baton Rouge, Louisiana at LSU Assembly Center Finals televised live over WBRZ– Baton Rouge; Remote WMC Memphis; Teri Hannaman TV Producer; Five OLM girls starred on Walt Disney’s Mouseketeers, including Kelly Parsons, 1975 World OLM. Our Little Miss– Alexis Kelly (GA); Miss LaPetite—Kristie Rivers (AL); Ideal Miss-Kathy Twitty (TN); Talent Winners– Ginger Cochran (AL); Wil’L Wyn Wallance (TX). Photogenic Winners- Robyn White (TX); Sherri Manuel (AR); Helen Alcott (AR).

1977– Niagara Falls, NY/Canada.. Staging held at Niagara Falls Convention-Center. Awards Breakfast in Canada; CBS 60 Minutes covered a full week of the pageant and aired Sept. 11, 1977; Morley Safer narrated; Marge Hannaman interviewed on the news program To Tell the Truth taped on Sept. 23, 1977; Marge Hannaman, principal character. Our Little Miss– Karen Evans (FL). Miss LaPetite– Lindsey King (CA); Talent Winners-Jenna Schweppe (MO); Wendy Ownes (NC); Photogenic Winners-Nicole Eggert (CA), Tina Payne (TX), Tamila Whitener (OK).

1978– Miami Beach, Florida at Fontainbleu Hilton Hotel. Universal opened state pageants for the first time to Ideal Miss. Our Little Miss– Tina Payne (TX); Miss LaPetite– Paige Coffman (FL); Ideal Miss– Trudy Stolz (CA); Talent Winners– Cynthia McAbee (OH), Monique Key (AL); Photogenic Winners– Danielle Laird (TX), Sandi Turnage (MS), Kari Foster (TN).

1979– Miami Beach, Florida at Fontainebleu Hilton Hotel. Universal initiated Educational Tour for winners and families; Approximately 120 winners, family members and staff inaugurated the first Tour to the Bahamas immediately following the World finals. Our Little Miss– Stacey Smith (TX); Miss LaPetite– Kimberly Smith (MO); Ideal Miss– Renee Busbee (MS); Talent Winners– Jamie Virgil (CA), Mechelle Willis (AL); Photogenic Winners– Paige Smith (NV), Rhonda Cross (CO), Genia Boggs (GA).

1980-Las Vegas, Nevada at Dunes Hotel and Country Club. Universal once again provided an exciting Educational Tour for their royalty to Hollywood, CA, where they visited Universal Studios, Disneyland and the Queen Mary. Our Little Miss– Julie Howell (NV); Miss LaPetite– Christy Robertson (AR); Ideal Miss– Trelynda Kerr (OK); Talent Winners– Heather Childers (NC), Gianna Mucci (PA); Photogenic Winners– Michelle Burleigh (LA), Tammy Puckett (AR), Nikki Metheny (OK).

1981– Las Vegas, Nevada at Dunes Hotel and Country Club. Universal once again provided and excited Educational Tour for their royalty to Puerto Vallerta, Mexico, where the queens and their guests stayed at the beautiful Sheraton and visited the quaint city and rode many special attractions, including the world– famed “Bora Bora Cruise.” Our Little Miss– Tammy Edgeworth (IL); Miss LaPetite– Michelle Blanchard (LA); Ideal Miss– Terry Williams (AR); Our fist Baby Petite (0-2) Christi Writesman (TN); Talent Winners—Anna Ronquillo (CA), Seanna McCracken (CA). Photogenic Winners– Danielle Laird (TX), Misty Owens (NC), Tammy Puckett (AR).

1982– Las Vegas, Nevada at Dunes Hotel and Country Club. Universal once again provided an exciting Educational Tour for their royalty to Los Angeles, CA, where the queens and their guests stayed at the beautiful Sheraton Universal and visited Universal Studios and Disneyland. Our Little Miss– Cherish Alexander (CA); Miss LaPetite– Shawna Marler (OK); Ideal Miss– Paige Conner (GA); Universal Girl– Shelly Moses (LA); Baby Petite– Alyson Wohner (AR); Talent Winners– Kelli Wyatt (AL), Jennifer Faucette (NC); Photogenic Winners– Kristine Griffin (CO), Melody Denning (TX), Wanda Kent (LA), Genia Boggs (GA).

1983– Las Vegas, Nevada at Caesar’s Palace Hotel and Country Club. Universal once again provided an exciting Educational Tour for their royalty to Los Angeles, CA, where the queens and their guests stayed at the beautiful Wilshire Hyatt and visited Universal Studios, NBC Studios, and Disneyland. Our Little Miss– Jill King (AL); Miss LaPetite– Jennifer Rocker (GA); Ideal Miss– Kimberly Payne (TN); Baby Petite– France Klienfelter (NV); Universal Girl– Trudy Stolz (CA); Universal Mrs.– Kay Lea (OK); Talent Winners– Marlo Watkins (SC), Teheva Johnson (AR), Sandra Douglas (CO), Pam Connor (TX); Photogenic Winners– Brandi Sellers (TX), Brandy Brown (AL), Misty Sykes (AR), Linda Hurtado (CA), Patti Board (SC). April 9, the birth of Marge Hannaman’s first grandchild, Tiffany Danielle Chandler.

1984– Dallas, Texas at Loews Anatole Hotel. Universal’s Educational Tour went to exotic Acapulco, Mexico, for and exciting 4 days, 3 night s of sailing, skiing, sunning and shopping; 109 jetsetters enjoyed the tour. Our Little Miss– Krista Gardner (CA); Miss LaPetite– Jill Jones (AR); Ideal Miss– Kimberly Parker (CA); Baby Petite– Leigh Ann Morris (TX); Universal Girl– Sheila Hardin (TX); Universal Mrs.– Dianne Rooker (AL); Talent Winners– Tina Larson (CA), June Terrell (TX), Catrina Robbins (AL), Teresa Taylor (SC); Photogenic Winners– Joy Lee Arnold (TX), Toni Barger (AR), Jennifer Johnson (TX), Paulene Allen (OK), Shannon Aldridge (TX).

1985– Dallas, Texas at the Dallas Apparel Mart with Loews Anatole as the host hotel. One hundred and thirty-four winners, directors and families joined the Educational Tour to the Sheraton Waikki Hotel in Hawaii. Baby Petite– Lacy Chabert (MS); Miss LaPetite– Celeste Wilson (CA); Our Little Miss– Alicia Sullivan (AR); Ideal Miss– Dawn Beccia (CA); Universal Girl– Share´ Johnson (TN); Universal Mrs.– Karen Leach (LA); Talent Winners– Heather Busbee (MS), Mary Jo Pierce (TX), Kimberly Bryan (AL), Margie Watkins (SC); Photogenic Winners– Samantha Lewis (AL), Laci Landry (LA), Brandi Bridges (TX), Carole Ann Kildron (LA), Jana McCoy (TX), Teresa Taylor (SC); Universal Beauties– Julie Woods (TX), Celeste Wilson (CA), Tatum Hubbard (TX), Paula Narez (LA), Kimberly Bryan (AL). On Nov. 21, the birth of Marge Hannaman’s second grandchild, Brian Casey Chandler.

1986– New Orleans, LA at the New Orleans Marriott Hotel as the host hotel. Two hundred and twenty– five winners, directors and families joined the Educational Tour to Freeport Princess Resort in the Bahamas. Baby Petite– Kimberly Hanna (CA), Miss LaPetite– Christa Treece (AR); Our Little Miss– Erika Chavarria (CA); Ideal Miss– Michelle Beaupre (TX); Universal Girl– Pattie Board (SC); Universal Mrs.– Eva Sharp (CA); Talent Winners– Kera Morrison (TX), Heather Quarles (CA), Yvette Dalton (CA), Karen Sherman (AR); Photogenic Winners– Heather Williams (LA), Stephanie Shuford (TX), Tina Larson (CA), Katheryn Harris (AR), Kelley Durham (TX), Lauri Kirkland (TX), Universal Beauties– Kandice Moss (TN), Jessica Wesson (AL), Shawna Marler (OK), Michelle Beaupre (TX), Carole Ann Kildron (LA), Eva Sharp (CA).

1987– Orlando, Florida– Stouffer Orlando Resort Hotel. The Educational Tour was spent in Nassau Bahamas at the Wyndham Ambassador Beach Hotel. Approximately 130 winners, directors, and families joined the group as they celebreated the Silver Anniversary of Universal Pageant System. Baby Petite– Valicia Hartman (TX); Miss LaPetite– Cari Treece (AR); Our Little Miss– Jamie Wiens (CA); Ideal Miss– Melissa Liles (TN); Universal Girl– Susan Leavell (LA); Universal Mrs– Carolyn McEachern (MS); Universal Beauties– Carli Wise (TX); Rebecca Alison (AL); Jamie Wiens (CA); Lori Gebers (CO); Susan Leavell (LA); Patricia Grant (CA); Talent Winners– Brittany Benov (CA); Shelly Lambert (CA); Karen Konnoff (CA); Elise Stiefel (NJ); Alisa Swayze (TX); Photogenic Winners– Miranda Megee (CA); Brittany Benov (CA); Brenda Borra’ (CO); Traci Thompson (CA); Vanessa McLaughlin (CA); Alisa Swayze (TX); Mini Winners– Meagan Morgan (TX); Samantha Lewis (AL); Katie Tompkins (AL); Michelle Duke (AL); Personalilty Plus– Jessica Crawley (SC); Ashley Young (CA).

1988– Houston, Texas, Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel. Universal hosted an exciting cruise on Carnival Cruise Liner Carnivale. Guests on the cruise were the six official queens who enjoyed the Caribbean including Nassau and Freeport. Baby Petite– Heather Blackman (LA); Miss LaPetite– Samantha Lewis (AL); Our Little Miss– Jennifer Kiel (CA); Ideal Miss– Michelle Duke (AL); Universal Girl– Yvette Dalton (CA); Universal Mrs.– Norma Moses (NJ); Universal Beauties– Shana Hunt (SC), Dena Bryant (MS), Heather Long (LA), Abby Smith (TX), Samantha Lewis (AL), Alisa Swayze (TX); Photogenic Winners– Maya Ferrara (LA), Vanessa Laurent (LA), Hope Biles (MS), Malania Steward (TX), Kelly Durham (TX), Jane Williams (LA); Talent Winners– Kendra Geci (AL), Joy Barnes(AL), Charlee Hanna (TX); Kelly Wyatt Smith (AL).

1989– Las Vegas, Nevada at Bally’s Resort Hotel. Baby Petite– Brittany Hall (AL); Miss LaPetite– Catherine Curtis (AL); Our Little Miss– Celeste Wilson (CA); Ideal Miss– Krista Warren (CA); Universal Girl– Heather Quarles (CA); Universal Mrs.– Cyndi Arretche (CA); Universal Beauties– Rosemary Landano (CA), Ashley Arcement (AL), Vonda Hartman (TX), Kammie Timmons (TX), Melissa Taylor (MS), Sherry Jones (TN); Photogenic Winners– Rachel Uhler (NV), Alicia Starks (NV), Amy Hydrick (AL), Dawnett Faucett (TX), Pamela Webb (CA), Leslie Jones (TX); Talent Winners– Tricia Daniels (GA), Kelly Daniels (GA), Shmaine Shepherd (AZ), Karen Konnoff (CA).

1990– San Antonio, Texas– Marriott Riverwalk. Baby Petite– Tiffany Morgan (MS); Miss LaPetite– Kimberly Hanna (CA); Our Little Miss– Tia Stewart (AL); Ideal Miss– Karie Craven (MS); Universal Girl– Danielle Hunt (SC); Universal Mrs.-Pamela Mueggenborg (OK); Universal Beauties– Heather Lee (AL), Kelly Zuurbier (CA), Keisha Shoats (LA), Tanya Stephens (AL), Jeanine Payne (TX), Sharon Mollenkamp (CA); Photogenic Winners– Leslie Jones (TX), Meagan Smith (CA), Jennifer Durbin (AL), Misti Nations (TX), Melissa Taylor (MS), Dee Ann Cosper (TX). Talent Winners– Leslie Jones (TX), Tricia Daniels (GA), Kelly Faulkner (NJ), Kelly Portenstein (NV), Jennifer Brown (CA), Dee Ann Cosper (TX).

1991-Irving, Texas– Harvey Hotel VFW. Baby Petite– Ashley Slaughter (CA); Miss LaPetite– Elizabeth Richards (AL); Our Little Miss– Paige Crane (TN); Ideal Miss– Joy Barnes (AL); Universal Girl– Valerie Grantham (MS); Universal Mrs.– Claudia Sproles (CA); Universal Beauties– Ashleigh Augustin (MS), Heather Barnes (TX), Misty Grantham (MS), Christi Curry (AL), Jennifer Hilsinger (CA), Karen Skinner (AR); Universal Beauty Mini Queens– Chanda Ingram (AL), Kelly O’Brien (CA), Christen Clark (AL), Andrea Prince (TN), Julie Stiefel (NJ); Personality Plus– Katie Pruessner (Turkey), Kelly O’Brian (CA); Talent Winners- Dorthy Roberts (SC), Nina Warren (MS), Cheryl Daggett (CA); Photogenic Winners– Erica Hammons (MS), Janelle Martinez (SC), Christen Clarke (AL), Leslie Thornton (TN), Samantha Potthoff (CA).

1992-Tulsa , Oklahoma– Sheraton Kensington Hotel and Oral Roberts University. Baby Petite– Shannon Pickle (TX); Miss LaPetite-Jodie McDonald (FL); Our Little Miss– Samantha Horton (AL); Ideal Miss– Kara Alford (AR); Universal Girl– Casey Crow (LA); Universal Mrs.– Lisa Scholta (CA); Universal Beauties– Madison Page (MS), Nicole Pitts (CA), Kasie Lessard (LA), Dana Easterling (MS), Misty Davis (NC), Beth Stoup (AL); Photogenic Winners– Nikki Wood (MS), Ashley Angle (AL), Christen Clarke (AL), Leslie Amrich (NJ), Cheryl Daggett (CA), Jacque`Odom (MS); Talent Winners– Shannon Pickle (TX), Heidi Butler (TN), Tricia Daniels (GA), Kelly Daniels (GA), Cheryl Daggett (CA), Jacque`Odom (MS).

1993– New Orleans, Louisiana– Clarion Hotel. Baby Petite– Keri Dunagan (AL); Miss LaPetite– Nicole Pitts (CA); Our Little Miss– Katie Stuart (CA); Ideal Miss– Jennifer Kurtz (AL); Universal Girl– Julie Danneman (CA); Universal Mrs.– Sharmon LeBlanc (LA); Universal Beauties– Brittany Rios (CA), Amanda Cooper (AL), Samanth Lewis (AL), Michelle Hoffman (AL), Shellye Alford (AR), Dee Ann Oliver (TX); Talent Winners– Jessica Wade (AR), Sadie Brown (CA), Christen Clarke (AL), Sarah Eggleston (MS), Krystal Alderete (CA); Photogenic Winners– Haley Throckmorton (TX), Catherine Odom (AL), Anna Reynolds (AL), Amy Clark (AL).

1994– Baton Rouge, Louisiana– Hilton Hotel. BabyPetite– Whitney Page (MS); Miss LaPetite- Krystin Deshotel (LA); Our Little Miss– Samantha Lewis (AL); Ideal Miss– Michelle Hoffmann (AL); Universal Mrs.– Tammy Siebarth (LA); In February of 1996 Federal Trademark and Trademarks were purchased by World Youth Federation of the Americas, Inc. owned by Marge Hannaman’s daughter Teri Chandler.

1995– Houston, Texas– Sheraton Astrodome/Houston Astrodome Arena President's Club. Baby Petite-Victoria Corr (GA); Miss LaPetite– Madison Page (MS); Our Little Miss– Kelly Sloan (TN); Our Little Miss Pre-teen– Heather Goodwin (MS); Ideal Miss– Tresha Lilly (AL); Universal Girl– Robin Taylor (AL); Universal Young Ms.-Etta Shows (MS); Universal Mrs.-Alisa Swayze (TX); Universal Beauties– Taylor Hatfield (TX), Madylin Sweeten (TX), Dallas Page (MS), Lynsey Moon (AL), Falishia Pfleghar (TX), Amy Banks (MS), Tina Reid (MS), Misty Page (MS).

1996– Baton Rouge, Louisiana– Hilton Hotel. Baby Petite– Emily Florence (TX); Miss LaPetite-Jessalyn Phillips (TX); Our Little Miss– Danielle Smith (MS); Our Little Miss Pre-teen– Alexis Pomierski (MS); Ideal Miss-Samantha Lewis (AL); Universal Girl-Olivia Irons (MS); Universal Young Ms– Dee-Ann Sheppard (TX); Universal Mrs.-Misty Page (MS); Universal Beauties– Kendall Fausak (AL), Micah Taylor (MS), Brittany Hall (AL), Kayce Berthelot (LA), Misty Giles (TX), Lani Dixon (AL), Amy Banks– Bullock (MS), Peggy Reid (MS); Our Little Miss featured again on an update for CBS 60 Minutes. The topic was “Where Are They Now?” Host Morley Safer, his executive staff and Our Little Miss executives searched the nation for the girls featured 20 years ago when the first show aired in 1977. The results were astounding, as the principles featured were all extremly successful in their fields and credited their years of pageantry for their continued success.

1997– Houston, Texas– Wyndham Warwick Hotel. Baby Petite- Kaitlyn Phillips (TX); Miss LaPetite– Shaynna Hamilton (MS); Our Little Miss– Madison Highland (TX); Our Little Miss Pre-teen– Brittany Hall (AL); Ideal Miss– Courtney Dunstan (NY); Universal Girl– Michelle Hoffmann (AL); Universal Young Ms– Rebecca Munn (SC); Universal Mrs.-Cheryl Throckmorton (TX); Universal Beauties– Allison Langley (SC); Chelsea Seitz (AL); Devin Seibrath (LA); Rachel Hoffman (TX); Lacey Key (MS); Cathy Smith (MS); Etta Shows (MS); Our Little Miss/ World Youth Federation enjoyed their educational tour to Nassau, Bahamas and Disney World, Orlando. On numerous occassions past Our Little Miss winners were featured on David Letterman including: 1985 World’s Baby Petite– Lacey Chabert. She can be seen on Fox Network’s “Party of Five” and the blockbuster movie “Lost in Space.” On March 27, the birth of Marge Hannaman’s third grandchild, Jacob Lewis Sternbaum.

1998– Branson, Missouri– Lodge of the Ozarks/Roy Clark Theater. Baby Petite-Caylee Smith (MS); Miss LaPetite– Staci Easly (TX); Our Little Miss– Tillery Throckmorton (TX); Our Little Miss Preteen-Misty Moore (TX); Ideal Miss-Holly Sloan (TN); Universal Girl– Robin Wade (MS); Universal Mrs.– Tina Zochert (TX); Universal Classic Ms.– Sharmon LeBlanc (LA); Universal Beauties– Cheyenne Anderson (MS); Kelly Dillon (MS); Marissa Gregory (TX); Dallas Page (MS); Emily Rose Rice (AL); Courtney Ezzell (TX); June Hutson (TX); Stephanie Emrick (LA).

1999– Branson, Missouri– Lodge of the Ozarks/Roy Clark Theater– Baby Petite– Brooke Zochert (TX); Miss LaPetite– Carlee Windham (MS); Our Little Miss– Haley Throckmorton (TX); Our Little Miss Preteen-Ashton Rel (AL); Ideal Miss-Nikki Chinners (FL); Universal Girl– Tiffany Barry (AL); Universal Mrs.– Shannon Snyder (TX); Universal Classic Ms.– Stephanie Emrick (LA); Universal Beauties– Kaitlyn Perry (MS); Kaitlyn Yarbrough (AL); Hannah May (MS); Devin Rashid (TX); Sierra Terry (WY); Ashley Pruitt (TX); Katie Gale (SC); Tabatha Horton (AL); Lacy Key (MS); Patti White (LA); Crystaly Lowe (MS); Our Little Miss/ World Youth Federation enjoyed their trip to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina this year for the World Christmas Party. Our Little Miss and Rich Blend were chosen for the Pre-show entertainment for the Radio City Music Hall Rockettes in their, “Christmas Extravaganza.”

2000– Branson, Missouri– Lodge of the Ozarks/Roy Clark. Baby Petite– Katelyn Perry (MS); Miss LaPetite– Kaitlyn Yarbrough (AL); Our Little Miss– Paige Richardson (MS); Our Little Miss Preteen– Tillery Throckmorton (TX); Ideal Miss– Tabatha Horton (AL); Universal Girl—Samantha Horton (AL); Universal Classic Ms.– Etta Shows (MS); Universal Mrs.– Teresa Taylor (SC). Since its inception this is the first time in history to separate the two World Finals giving Universal Beauty its own competition complete with its own World Finals. World’s Universal Beauty was held in Nashville, Tennesse at the Marriott in Franklin, Tennesse. The Universal Beauties winners were– Cheyenne Davis (TX); Emily Swonke (TX); Devlyn Galvan (IN); Haley Nichols (SC); Brianna Harford (MS); Jason Felts (MS); Jordan Fonville (MS); Shelbe Moses (LA); Kegan Pruessner (TX); Samantha Moiren (AL); Nikki Chinners (FL); Jacquelyn Goller (LA); Susan Felts (MS); Valerie Jones (TX).

2001-Biloxi, Mississippi-President Broadwater Resorts. Baby Petite- Kessley Miller (OK); Miss LaPetite– Hannah May (MS); Our Little Miss– Kelsey Eastham (TX); Our Little Miss Preteen– Heather Garrett (MS); Ideal Miss– Scarlette O’ Hara (AL); Universal Girl– Aleda Moore (MS); Universal Mrs.– Debbie Tushnet (TX); Universal Classic Ms.– Courtney Ezzell (TX); This year was the first year to introduce the Golden Award of Excellence Award. This honor is presented to the girl who shows a quality that surpasses all others when it comes to abiding by the rules and regulations set forth by the Corporation from appropriate clothing, punctuality and following deadlines, ect. The first Golden Award of Excellence is Chelsea Seitz (AL). World Universal Beauty– Double Tree/Legacy Town Center, Plano,Texas. Universal Beauties– Shelby Rae Ross (AL); Sarah Quinnelly (AL); E’Llise Trosclair (LA); Taylor Markve (OK); Karlie Merten (CA); Donna Lewis (MS); Meghan Duhon (LA); Jessica McRaney (MS); Rachel Brewer (TX); Amy Bullock (MS); Brandi Blevins (OK). On July 20, Marge Hannaman’s first greatgrandchild and Teri Chandler’s first grandchild, Alexis Noelle Mouton was born. 40th Anniversary pageant celebrated by the Hannaman Family.

2002– Dallas, Texas– Dallas/Farmers Branch, Texas– Omni Dallas Hotel. Baby Petite-Makayla Dean (CA); Miss LaPetite– LeAnna Jacobs (SC); Our Little Miss– Karlie Merten (CA); Our Little Miss Preteen– Laura Treim (AZ); Ideal Miss– Elena Keith (AZ); Universal Girl– Lessano Mclaughlin- (Cayman Islands); Universal Mrs.– Mary Chadwick- (AZ); Golden Award Of Excellance– June Hutson (TX). World Universal Beauty(2003)– Memphis, Tennesse– Memphis Marriot– This year the Our Little Miss family welcomed Ten Mile Drive (Cole Bruce, Shay Watson and Jacob Wylee). This Contemporary Christian Trio resides in Nashville, Tennesse. Winners– Kileigh Kyle (TX); Tarrah Peters (AL); Katelyn Perry (MS); Sarah Howe (FL); Savannah Short (SC); Alicia Short (SC); Brittany Lewallen (MS); Dallas Page (MS); Lani Hatcher (AL); Emily Miller(MS); Nikki Chinners (FL); Tina Lynn (AL).

2003– Orlando, Florida—Radison Hotel Orlando-The fundraiser for this year went to Mattherw Haggerty, a St.Jude’s Patient. The Our Little Miss Pageant raised approximetley $4,000 to help Matthew and his family. Mathhew was able to meet the Our Little Miss Family and even particiapted in the fun and games at the theme party at Dixie Stampede. The Our Little Miss famiy added a new addition to its family, King Red, the official OLM Lion Mascot! Welcome to the Family! Baby Petite– Alexandria Neil (AL); Miss LaPetite– Payton Yarbrough (AL); Our Little Miss– Savannah Short (SC); Our Little Miss Preteen– Ashley Wheeler (OK); Ideal Miss- Ashley Slaughter (CA); Universal Girl– Scarlette O’Hara (AL); Universal Ms.- Lani Hatcher (AL); Golden Award of Excellence– Shan Dixon (MS). World Universal Beauty(2004)-Biloxi, Mississippi– Imperial Palace . Winners– 0-18 mo– Kagan Teal (Mo); 19-36 mo.– Molli Coleman(LA); 3-4– Destiny Bacchus ( AR); 5-6-Macy Moyer (TN); 7-9– Natalie Wong (CA); 10-12– LeeAnna Walker (TX); 13-14– Laura Boyd (FL); 18-26–Brittany West(AL); 27 & up– Deborah Anderson (TX).

2004-New Orleans, Louisiana-Hilton New Orleans Riverside-This years’ fundraiser of choice was the Shriner’s Children’s Hospital. Also to help raise money for this organization, OLM raffled off a Quilt that represented each State and Country involved with OLM. The Theme party took Place at The Aquarium of Americas with a “Picnic Under the Sea”. Baby Petite-Hannah Myers (MS); Miss LaPetite– Autumn Gruber (GA); Our Little Miss– Joy Barlow (TX); Our Little Miss Preteen– Alicia Short (SC); Ideal Miss-Laura Boyd (FL); Universal Girl– Nikki Chinners (FL); Universal Ms.– Tina Lynn(AL). World Universal Beauty (2005); Houston, Texas ~ Wyndaham Greenspoint. Winners 0-18 mo-Alyssa Aragonez (TX); 19-36 mo.– Reagan Smith (TX); 3-4-Morghan Morris (UT); 5-6– Melanie Wood (GA); 7-9– Alexandra Wallace (TN); 10-12-Kathleen Boyd (FL); 15-17– Viktoria Fomenko (RU); 18-26– Laura Rome (LA); 27 & Over– Yassin Young (FL).

2005-Phoenix, Arizona-Arizona Biltmore Resort & Spa—This years charity of choice was the American Red Cross. The funds raised came in time to assist in the wake of the tragic Hurricanes Katrina, Rita and Wilma. The first ever USA and participating country titles were also introduced into the line-up of royalty as was the World Princess titles for the official divisions for its successors. Baby Petite-Keiley Vessels(TX); Miss LaPetite-Makayla Dean(CA); Our Little Miss-Macy Moyer(TN); Our Little Miss Preteen-Paige Ip(MS); Ideal Miss-Monika Guiberteau(LA); Universal Girl-Lana Henry(CA); Universal MS-Cathie Wood(GA); Golden Award of Excellence-Shari Madison(CA). World Universal Beauty (2006) ~ Wyndham Greenspoint, Houston, Texas. Winners: 0-18 mo-Britton Silva-Costa (CA); 19-36 mo-Emma-Kate Robinson (GA); 3-4-Kya Durrant (UT); 5-6-Leah Tyree (GA); 7-9-Mary Ashton Klingler (AL); 10-12-Faith Stanfield (LA); 13-14-Candace O’Dell (TX); 15-17-Laura Boyd (FL); 18-26-Joy Connolly (CI); 27 & Over-Teri Lynn Brock (GA).

2006-St. Louis, Missouri - Millennium Hotel-St. Louis—This years charity of choice was Habitat for Humanities. The funds raised to assist in rebuilding the Gulf Coast Regions affected by Hurricane Katrina. Our children raised over $15,000 and will assist in building a new home. Baby Petite-Christilina Robinson(CI); Miss LaPetite-Blakley Channell(AL); Our Little Miss-Melanie Wood(GA); Our Little Miss Preteen-Natalie Wong(CA); Ideal Miss-Nichole Pertubal(FL); Universal Girl-Trisha Stephenson(FL); Universal MS-Jodee Ransdell(AZ); Golden Award of Excellence-Kimberley Walton(CI). Founder of Our Little Miss, Marge Hannaman lost her battle with Parkinson's in May, 2006.

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