Miss USA 1962
| Miss USA 1962 | |
|---|---|
 Macel Wilson, Miss USA 1962 | |
| Date | July 12, 1962 |
| Venue | Miami Beach, Florida |
| Entrants | 40 |
| Placements | 16 |
| Withdrawals | |
| Winner | Macel Wilson Hawaii |
Miss USA 1962 was the 11th Miss USA pageant, held at the Miami Beach Auditorium, Miami Beach, Florida on July 12, 1962.
At the end of the event Sharon Brown of Louisiana crowned Macel Leilani Wilson of Hawaii as Miss USA 1962.[1] It is the first victory of Hawaii in the pageant's history. Wilson is also the first Asian-American to win the title of Miss USA.[1] Wilson later competed at Miss Universe and was named one of the fifteen semi-finalists.[2]
Contestants from thirty-nine states and the District of Columbia competed in the pageant.
Results
Placements
| Placement | Contestant |
|---|---|
| Miss USA 1962 | |
| 1st runner-up |
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| 2nd runner-up | |
| 3rd runner-up |
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| 4th runner-up | |
| Top 16 |
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Contestants
Forty contestants competed for the title.
| State/District | Contestant | Age[a] | Hometown | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | Jerolyn Ridgeway | 20 | Fort Payne | |
| Alaska | Teresa Hanson[4] | 18 | Fairbanks | |
| Arizona | Jerri Michelson | 18 | Paradise Valley | |
| Arkansas | Linda Riggan[5] | 20 | Leola | 2nd runner up at Miss American Beauty 1964 |
| California | Marilyn Tindall[6] | 21 | Los Angeles | |
| Colorado | Penny James | 19 | Aurora | |
| Connecticut | Diane Zabicki[7] | 19 | Middletown | |
| District of Columbia | Helen Sweeney | 20 | Washington, D.C. | |
| Florida | Sharon Conrad[8] | 19 | Tampa | |
| Georgia | Genelda Odum[9] | 18 | Jesup | Competed in the 1963 Miss Dixie Pageant |
| Hawaii | Macel Patricia Leilani Wilson | 19 | Honolulu | Top 15 semifinalist at Miss Universe 1962[2] |
| Idaho | Kinne Marie Holland | 18 | Nampa | |
| Illinois | Jean Donnelly[10] | 20 | DeKalb | |
| Indiana | Sue Ekamp[11] | 19 | Mishawaka | |
| Iowa | Regina Prusha[12] | 19 | Cedar Rapids | |
| Kansas | Linda Light | 18 | Topeka | |
| Kentucky | Sally Margaret Carter | 19 | Lowes | |
| Louisiana | Diane DeClouet[13] | 19 | Oak Ridge | Semi-finalist in Miss World USA 1962 |
| Maine | Karen J. Henderson | 20 | South Portland | |
| Maryland | Shelda Farley[14] | 20 | Catonsville | |
| Massachusetts | Gail Pope | 18 | Wellesley | |
| Michigan | Judith Lamparter[15] | 18 | Detroit | |
| Mississippi | Sandra Mazur[16] | – | Jackson | Competed in the 1963 Miss Dixie Pageant |
| Missouri | Mikee Campbell[17] | 21 | Springfield | |
| Nevada | Janet Hadland | 19 | Las Vegas | |
| New Hampshire | Sandra Kay | 18 | Plaistow | |
| New Jersey | Joyce Claire Thompson | – | Bellmawr | |
| New York | Sherrylyn Patecell[18] | 21 | Flushing | |
| North Carolina | Brenda Joyce Smith | – | Charlotte | |
| Ohio | Joan Colucy[19] | 22 | Massillon | |
| Oregon | Joyce Collin | 20 | Lebanon | |
| Pennsylvania | Margaret Lineman[20] | 18 | Philadelphia | |
| Rhode Island | Marilyn Scott | 24 | Pawtucket | |
| South Carolina | Judy Clyburn | 20 | Camden | |
| Tennessee | Gail White | 21 | Chattanooga | |
| Texas | Jackie Faye Williams[21] | 19 | Waxahachie | |
| Utah | Patricia Profaizer | 26 | Salt Lake City | |
| Vermont | Barbara Ann Kearney[22] | 18 | Springfield | |
| West Virginia | Nickie Sue Gagalis[23] | 19 | Beckley | |
| Wisconsin | Sherri Mathson | 20 | Milwaukee |
Notes
- ^ Ages at the time of the pageant
References
- ^ a b c d e f "Honolulu Girl, 18, Chosen Miss U.S.A." The Honolulu Advertiser. UPI. July 13, 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 23 July 2023.
- ^ a b "15 Beauties In Miss Universe Spotlight". The Spokesman-Review. 15 July 1962. p. 41. Retrieved 25 August 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k "Hawaiian Miss Represents U.S." The Windsor Star. 13 July 1962. p. 6. Retrieved 24 August 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ "Native costume". The Marion Star. Marion, Ohio. 9 July 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The Sertoma Convention draws poultry royalty". The Kansas City Times. Kansas City, Missouri. 29 June 1962. p. 4. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ Clark, Ralph (23 June 1962). "Marilyn sews up crown as new Miss California". Valley Times. North Hollywood, California. p. 1. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Middletown girl captures beauty crown". Meriden Record. 23 June 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Google News Archive.
- ^ Henry, Polly (5 May 1962). "Lack of curves won her title". The Tampa Times. Tampa, Florida. p. 17. Retrieved 19 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Georgia princess". The Huntsville Times. Huntsville, Alabama. 10 June 1962. p. 16. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Fairest in Illinois". The Kingston Daily Freeman. Kingston, New York. 18 June 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Miss Indiana". Vidette-Messenger of Porter County. Valparaiso, Indiana. 16 June 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Marshalltown girl is Miss Iowa". Des Moines Tribune. Des Moines, Iowa. 25 June 1962. p. 22. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Gay Diane DeClouet". Monroe Morning World. Monroe, Louisiana. 7 July 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Miss Maryland". The Evening Sun. Baltimore, Maryland. 28 June 1962. p. 58. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "No Hollywood ambitions". Lansing State Journal. Lansing, Michigan. 20 June 1962. p. 16. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Miss Mississippi". Corpus Christi Times. Corpus Christi, Texas. 2 July 1962. p. 19. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "The queen". Springfield Leader and Press. Springfield, Missouri. 2 July 1962. p. 13. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Miss Sherrylyn Patecell". Poughkeepsie Journal. Poughkeepsie, New York. 30 June 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Joan Coulcy voted 'Miss Ohio'". The Evening Independent. 24 May 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 19 August 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "That's our girl". Philadelphia Daily News. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 12 July 1962. p. 2. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Jackie Faye Williams leaves July 6 for Miss USA contest in Florida". Waxahachie, Texas. 1 July 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Vermont's candidate for Miss Universe". Springfield Reporter. Springfield, Vermont. 4 July 1962. p. 1. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "Incidents in the lives of– people you know". Beckley Post-Herald The Raleigh Register. Beckley, West Virginia. 17 June 1962. p. 7. Retrieved 30 October 2023 – via Newspapers.com.