The
"Be Your Best Self" program
is a nationwide outreach aimed primarily at
influencing young people. It is a program
through which Junior Misses incorporate a
positive, personal approach into working with
young people to encourage self-esteem, thereby
helping them successfully deal with the challenges
they face. It was adopted as the America's
Junior Miss program's platform in 1987.
Seven
elements that are presented in the "Be
Your Best Self" program.
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Living by moral principals
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Getting a good education
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Staying fit
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Proper nutrition
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Community service
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Setting goals
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Working to reach them
As
positive role models, the Junior Misses have
a mission that encourages others to strive
to be their best selves and promotes excellence.
Morality, integrity, honesty, love, respect
and hope are all part of the message they
deliver. The Junior Misses are reaching out
to young people, encouraging them to make
a commitment to setting high goals and striving
to attain them.
