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Newspaper
Middletown Journal
Location
Middletown, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Sep 12, 1977
Page
13
Susan Perkins, 23, wins the 57th Miss America pageant. She speaks to reporters at a Atlantic City breakfast then flies to New York for an appearance on Good Morning America with judges highlighting her strong interview skills.
Susan Perkins a Monroe High School graduate and former student singer was named Miss America 1972 Saturday night. Her former music teacher Paul Bell recalled her long rise from eighth grade talent show to national pageant glory and noted her exceptional natural voice and consistent hard work.
Susan Yvonne Perkins was named Miss America 1978, giving Ohio its fifth title in the pageant's 57 years. The report highlights Perkins' strong vocal talent, stage presence, and lack of rehearsed answers, plus notes from judges and family reactions as she toured Atlantic City and prepared for public duties.
Vickie Etter led with first place finishes in beginning solo and beginning fancy strut and hoop at the NBTA event in Lancaster. Brenda Guido earned Miss September modeling first and captured an additional beginning solo win with Rene Childers and Janet Evick taking duet top honors and Evick collecting four more placements. Sue Guido also earned a podium position in one event.
Middletown Area Red Cross offers a cardiopulmonary resuscitation modular class. Sessions run September 14 and 21 from 7 to 11 p.m. at 125 S. Main St. Cost is $2.50. Enrollment: call 423-9235 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
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