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MISS AMERICA 1961 - 1970 |
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MISS AMERICA 1961
Nancy Fleming Michigan
1st Runner-Up Suzanne Marie Reamo California
2nd Runner-Up Ann Farrington Herring North Carolina
3rd Runner-Up Ruth Rea District of Columbia
4th Runner-Up Tommye Lou Glaze Indiana |
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Teresa Rinaldi Alabama
Marlene Rae Coleman Idaho
Brenda Crovo Massachusetts
Edith Browning South Carolina
Marian Faye Walker Utah |
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Nancy Fleming is currently a University of California certified Master Gardener. With this in the bag, she works as in habitat restoration and non-toxic gardening alternatives. She is also host and associate producer of a PBS broadcast "Sewing Today". Uniquely, she had won the talent competition of the Miss America Pageant by giving a fashion show of the clothes she had designed. |
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PRELIMINARY TALENT WINNERS
Teresa Rinaldi (tie) Alabama
Tommye Lou Glaze Indiana
Nancy Fleming (tie) Michigan
Marian Faye Walker Utah
PRELIMINARY SWIMSUIT WINNERS
Ruth Rea District of Columbia
Nancy Fleming Michigan
Edith Browning South Carolina
MISS CONGENIALITY
Suzanne Jane Talbert New York |
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MISS AMERICA 1962
Maria Beale Fletcher North Carolina
1st Runner-Up Frances Jane Anderson Arkansas
2nd Runner-Up Carolyn DeAnn Lasater Utah
3rd Runner-Up Linda Jacklyn Loftis Texas
4th Runner-Up Nancee Ann Parkinson Minnesota |
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Delores Hodgens Alabama
Susan Ann Henryson California
Joan Whitney Vine Hawaii
Joanna Katherine Lester Montana
Myrtice Lee Conn New Mexico |
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PRELIMINARY TALENT WINNERS
JSusan Ann Henryson California
Linda Jacklyn Loftis Texas
Carolyn DeAnn Lasater Utah
PRELIMINARY SWIMSUIT
Frances Jane Anderson Arkansas
Nancee Ann Parkinson Minnesota
Maria Beale Fletcher North Carolina
MISS CONGENIALITY
Susan Ann Henryson California (tie)
Rosita Giusti Puerto Rico (tie) |
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Prior to winning Miss America, Maria Fletcher was a Radio City Music Hall Rockette. An interesting quote comes along with her reign as apparently her gown had caught fire while she was on the Miss America float at the Orange Bowl. Luckily, someone had spotted the fire and extinguishing it instantly saving Miss America herself, her gown, and the float from any further disaster. And this happened without Maria noticing a single thing! |
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MISS AMERICA 1963
Jacquelyn Jeanne Mayer Ohio
1st Runner-Up Joan Mary Engh Wisconsin
2nd Runner-Up Penny Lee Rudd Texas
3rd Runner-Up Evelyn Keith Ellis South Carolina
4th Runner-Up Patricia Lei Anderson Hawaii |
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Katherine Eugenia Cross Georgia
Carole Jean Van Valin Michigan
Charlotte Ann Carroll Mississippi
Mary Lee Jepson Nebraska
Martha Louise Wyatt Oregon |
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PRELIMINARY TALENT WINNERS
Patricia Lei Anderson Hawaii
Beverly Ann Smith (tie) Maryland
Charlotte Ann Carroll Mississippi
Mary Lee Jepson (tie) Nebraska
PRELIMINARY SWIMSUIT
Pamela Gilbert Illinois
Carole Jean Van Valin Michigan
Joan Mary Engh Wisconsin
MISS CONGENIALITY
Margaret Wass New Hampshire |
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Jacquelyn's talent presentation in the Miss America contest was an original skit that included singing and dancing. After touring with the Fred Waring Band and completing her engagements as Miss America, Jackie returned to Northwestern where she earned her degree in Speech with an emphasis in television in 1964. Jacquelyn is a stroke survivor. She had suffered a stroke in 1970 which left her speechless and paralyzed. After months of intensive therapy, though, today she considers herself almost fully recovered and travels nationwide as a motivational speaker. She is actively involved with the National Stroke Association and American Heart Association and has been recognized for her efforts and courage being a stroke survivor. She presently lives in Ohio. |
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Judith Antoinette Short Alabama
Wendy Lee Douglas California
Cheryl Lillian Sweeten Colorado
Cheryle Jeanne Thompson Nevada
Dorcas Dara Campbell Virginia |
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MISS AMERICA 1964
Donna Axum Arkansas
1st Runner-Up Rosanne Tueller District of Columbia
2nd Runner-Up Susan Dee Pickering Hawaii
3rd Runner-Up Martha Ellen Truett Tennessee
4th Runner-Up Susan Jean Bergstrom Arizona |
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PRELIMINARY TALENT WINNERS
Judith Antoinette Short Alabama
Rosanne Tueller District of Columbia
Dorcas Dara Campbell Virginia
PRELIMINARY SWIMSUIT
Judith Antoinette Short Alabama
Donna Axum Arkansas
Rosanne Tueller District of Columbia
MISS CONGENIALITY
Jeanne Flinn Swanner North Carolina |
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Since winning Miss America, Donna has reaped numerous successes. She is an accomplished author, university instructor, television hostess, television producer, professional motivational speaker and civic leader. Her Miss America scholarship program allowed her to complete her Bachelor's and Masters Degree in Speech, Drama, Television and Film from the University of Arkansas. |
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MISS AMERICA 1964 DELEGATES |
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SEMI-FINALISTS
Vicki Powers Alabama
Leinaala Teruya Hawaii
Linda Sawyer Kentucky
Jane Nelson New Mexico
Lauren Waddleton Washington |
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MISS AMERICA 1965
Vonda Kay Van Dyke Arizona
1st Runner-Up Karen Elizabeth Carlson Arkansas
2nd Runner-Up Ella Dee Kessel West Virginia
3rd Runner-Up Sharon McCauley Texas
4th Runner-Up Barbara Phyllis Hasselberg Minnesota |
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PRELIMINARY TALENT WINNERS
Vicki Powers Alabama
Barbara Phyllis Hasselberg Minnesota
Karen Victoria Kopseng North Dakota
PRELIMINARY SWIMSUIT
Sherri Lee Raap California
Jane Nelson New Mexico
Ella Dee Kessel West Virginia
MISS CONGENIALITY
Vonda Kay Van Dyke Arizona |
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Vonda Van Dyke's talent for singing had catapulted her to the title of Miss Arizona and eventually Miss America 1965 as she was studying at the University of Arizona. She is an accomplished singer and performer who also counts ventriloquism as another of her many talents. She is the only Miss America to also win the Miss Congeniality special award. She is also the first Miss America to freely speak about her faith over national television. Vonda has also recorded several albums and written several books. One of her books entitled "That Girl in Your Mirror" has sold over a million hardbound copies. She and her husband, minister David Tyler Scoates, live in California. |
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Linda Folsom Alabama
Lynda Ferguson Louisiana
Susan Pack Oregon
Nancy Moore South Carolina
Bonnie Vernon Utah |
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MISS AMERICA 1966
Sharon Kay Richie Colorado
1st Runner-Up Patricia Anne Puckett Mississippi
2nd Runner-Up Eileen Mary Smith Indiana
3rd Runner-Up Carol Lynn Blum Florida
4th Runner-Up Sharon Mae Singstock Wisconsin |
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PRELIMINARY TALENT WINNERS
Linda Folsom Alabama
Eileen Mary Smith Indiana
Nancy Moore South Carolina
PRELIMINARY SWIMSUIT
Deborah Irene Bryant Kansas
Patricia Anne Puckett Mississippi
Kathryn Elizabeth Blaikie Nevada
MISS CONGENIALITY
Marie Mushro Iowa |
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Deborah had been studying at Christian College at the time she was selected to represent Kansas at the Miss America Pageant. She was also fresh from graduating top 10 from high school. During her year as Miss America, she spoke in behalf of the organization "Project Concern" which facilitated providing medical support to the underdeveloped nations of the world. She is still active in community service and in numerous charitable projects including the Mesa Desert Club, which provides scholarships to qualified needy high school graduates. She lives in Arizona with husband Brent and five children. |
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Angeline Grooms Alabama
Diane Colston Florida
Carol Ann Kennedy Massachusetts
Sharon Kaye Birkenbuel New Mexico
Susan Kay Logan Texas |
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MISS AMERICA 1967
Jane Anne Jayroe Oklahoma
1st Runner-Up Charlene Diane Dallas California
2nd Runner-Up Vicky Lynn Hurd Tennessee
3rd Runner-Up Sharon Elaine Phillian Ohio
4th Runner-Up Nancy Anne Naylor New Hampshire |
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After her year as Miss America 1967, Jane Jayroe went on to finish her Masters degree from the University of Tulsa in Oklahoma. Jane was the cabinet secretary for tourism and recreation and executive director of the Oklahoma Tourism and Recreation Department in 1992. Jane is also an active volunteer serving in leadership roles for several Civic and professional organizations. She took an hand in the initiation of the tradition of Miss America USO show for military troops. She is also currently a television news anchor and author; recently released "Daily Devotionals,'' a set of audio cassettes by ministers and laypeople She still lives in Oklahoma. |
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PRELIMINARY TALENT WINNERS
Charlene Diane Dallas California
Sharon Elaine Phillian Ohio
Jane Anne Jayroe Oklahoma
PRELIMINARY SWIMSUIT
Charlene Diane Dallas California
Nancy Anne Naylor New Hampshire
Barbara Ann Harris South Carolina
MISS CONGENIALITY
Linda Jo Maclin Virginia |
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Mary Lynn Haglund Indiana
Linda Formanek Iowa
Genevieve Del Gallo Louisiana
Ingrid Larson Maryland
Charlotte Sims Minnesota |
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MISS AMERICA 1968
Debra Dene Barnes Kansas
1st Runner-Up Joan Stephanie Myers Mississippi
2nd Runner-Up Barbara Burk Baugh Wisconsin
3rd Runner-Up Marilyn Gail Cocozza Rhode Island
4th Runner-Up Dawn Lauree Cashwell Florida |
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PRELIMINARY TALENT WINNERS
Dawn Lauree Cashwell Florida
Mary Lynn Haglund Indiana
Marilyn Gail Cocozza Rhode Island
PRELIMINARY SWIMSUIT
Sharon Ann Evans Arkansas
Kristine Phillips Idaho
Debra Dene Barnes Kansas
MISS CONGENIALITY
Sharon Ann Evans Arkansas (3-way tie)
Tia Tyler Colorado (3-way tie)
Shiela Scott New Hampshire (3-way tie) |
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Debra Barnes teaches piano at Missouri Southern State College and is music director at the church where her husband, Rev. Mitchell Miles, is pastor. She also has been active as a volunteer court advocate for domestic violence victims in Jasper County. "My year of service as Miss America was very gratifying and a most memorable experience. My faith, commitment to the church and service as being a witness for Jesus Christ is a very exciting and exhilarating experience." Says Debbie of her stint as Miss America 1968. |
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MISS AMERICA 1969
Judith Anne Ford Illinois
1st Runner-Up Catherine Monroe Massachusetts
2nd Runner-Up Susan Thompson Iowa
3rd Runner-Up Marjean Kay Langley Oregon
4th Runner-Up Katherine Virginia Field Indiana |
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Dellynne Catching Alabama
Linda Fitts Florida
Patricia Burmeister New York
Brenda Sell Tennessee
Cherie Davis Virginia |
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PRELIMINARY TALENT WINNERS
Linda Fitts Florida
Judith Anne Ford Illinois
Cherie Davis Virginia
PRELIMINARY SWIMSUIT
Dellyne Catching Alabama
Judith Anne Ford Illinois
Susan Thompson Iowa
MISS CONGENIALITY
Karen Jan Maciolek New Mexico |
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Prior to her joining the Miss America Pageant, Judith was a world class trampolinist and had competed in this sport both on national and international levels. Thus, this talent helped her win the title of Miss Illinois and eventually Miss America. Judith used her scholarship to obtain a Bachelor's degree in physical education at the University of Illinois. She is still an active athlete and is currently an elementary physical education teacher and coach. She had also served on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports for eight years, appointed by Presidents Nixon and Ford. |
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MISS AMERICA 1970
Pamela Eldred Michigan
1st Runner-Up Kathy Lynn Baumann Ohio
2nd Runner-Up Susan Anton California (tie)
3rd Runner-Up Cheryl Carter New Jersey (tie)
4th Runner-Up Judy Mendenhall Minnesota |
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Adria Easton Colorado
Sheryl Akaka Hawaii
Georgina Hossfeld Massachusetts
Patricia Brummey New Mexico
Linda Trybus New York |
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PRELIMINARY TALENT WINNERS
Judy Mendenhall Minnesota
Patricia Brummet New Mexico
Kathy Lynn Baumann Ohio
PRELIMINARY SWIMSUIT
Carol Jean Norval Connecticut
Pamela Eldred Michigan
Kathy Lynn Baumann Ohio
MISS CONGENIALITY
Jane Deliese Briggeman Nebraska |
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Not much is written about Miss America 1970 Pamela Eldred except that after her reign, she pursued her own career interests. She still lives in Michigan |
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MISS AMERICA 1970 DELEGATES |
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1933 - 1940 |
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1941 - 1949 |
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1951 - 1960 |
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1971 - 1980 |
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1981 - 1990 |
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1991 - 2000 |
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2001 to the present |
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