Miss Alabama Explained

Miss Alabama
Type:Beauty pageant
Headquarters:Birmingham
Location:Alabama
Membership:Miss America
Language:English

The Miss Alabama competition is the pageant that selects the representative for the state of Alabama in the annual Miss America Competition.

Alabama has won three Miss America titles: Deidre Downs in 2005, Heather Whitestone (the first deaf woman to win the Miss America crown) in 1995, and Yolande Betbeze in 1951. Betbeze is also known as the contestant who refused to pose in a swimsuit, causing swimsuit sponsor Catalina Swimwear to pull out and ultimately start the Miss USA pageant.

Abbie Stockard of Vestavia was crowned Miss Alabama 2024 on June 29, 2024, at Samford University's Wright Center in Birmingham, Alabama. She will compete for the title of Miss America 2025.

Results summary

The following is a visual summary of the past results of Miss Alabama titleholders at the national Miss America pageants/competitions. The year in parentheses indicates the year of the national competition during which a placement and/or award was garnered, not the year attached to the contestant's state title.

Placements

Awards

Preliminary awards

Non-finalist awards

Other awards

Winners

YearNameHometownAgeLocal TitleMiss America TalentPlacement at Miss AmericaSpecial scholarships at Miss AmericaNotes
2024Abbie StockardVestavia21Miss HooverDanceTBATBA
2023Brianna Burrell[1] Mobile25Miss Baldwin CountyVocalPreliminary Evening Gown Award
2022Lindsay FincherWedowee22Miss University of AlabamaJazz Dance, "Bossa Nova Baby"Jean Bartel Social Impact Initiative 1st runner up
2021Lauren Bradford[2] Gulf Shores21Miss Jefferson CountyViolin1st runner-upJean Bartel Social Impact Initiative Winner

South Dakota University STEM Scholarship

Top Fundraiser 2nd Place

Women in Business Finalist
Previously Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen 2017 after Jessica Baeder was crowned Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2018[3]
2019–20Tiara Pennington[4] Helena20Miss University of AlabamaClassical Vocal, “Nessun Dorma" from TurandotTop 7[5] Previously Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen 2016[6]
Top 11 at Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2017 pageant[7]
2018Callie Walker[8] Birmingham20Miss Tuscaloosa Ballet en Pointe, "Hoe-Down" from RodeoTop 10[9] CMN Miracle Maker Award 2nd runner-upDaughter of Miss Alabama 1985, Angela Tower Walker[10]

Previously Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen 2012
2017Jessica Procter[11] Tuscaloosa21Miss Leeds AreaVocal, "Over the Rainbow"Top 7[12] Quality of Life Award Winner[13] Previously Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen 2013
2nd runner-up at Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2014 pageant[14]
2016Hayley Barber[15] Pelham22Miss Shelby CountyTap Dance, "Big Noise from Winnetka"Quality of Life Award Winner[16] [17]

STEM Scholarship Award

CMN Miracle Maker Award
Contestant at National Sweetheart 2013 pageant
2015Meg McGuffin[18] Ozark22Miss Phenix CityJazz Ballet en Pointe, "Enigma Variation" from The Matrix4th runner upQuality of Life Award 2nd runner-upPreviously Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen 2007
2014Caitlin Brunell[19] Tuscaloosa22Miss Leeds AreaDance, "Let It Go" from FrozenTop 10[20] Quality of Life Award Winner[21] Daughter of former NFL quarterback, Mark Brunell[22]

Previously Miss Virginia's Outstanding Teen 2007[23]
Previously Miss America's Outstanding Teen 2008[24]
2013Chandler Champion[25] Leeds20Miss Leeds AreaJazz Ballet en Pointe, "Top Secret"Non-finalist Talent AwardOlder sister of Zoe Champion, Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen 2019[26]
2012Anna Laura Bryan[27] Decatur22Miss HooverVocal, "Sempre Libera" from La TraviataTop 12Quality of Life Award Winner

Duke of Edinburgh Silver Medal
2011Courtney Porter[28] Clay24Miss Leeds AreaTap Dance, "I Got Rhythm"Top 13Chosen by fellow contestants as the "Wild Card," earning her a spot in the Top 13[29]
2010Ashley Davis[30] Dothan21Miss West Central AlabamaVocal, "If I Had My Way"Preliminary Swimsuit Award
2009Liz Cochran[31] Helena20Miss HooverDance, "He Lives in You"Quality of Life Award Finalist[32]
2008Amanda Tapley[33] Birmingham20Miss Samford UniversityClassical PianoTop 15Quality of Life Award 2nd runner-upWas awarded a "Golden Sash" on Miss America: Countdown to the Crown, earning a spot in the Top 15 at the Miss America 2009 pageant[34]
2007Jamie Langley[35] Wadley24Miss Painted RockVocal, "Listen"CMN Miracle Maker Award 2nd runner-up

Quality of Life Award Finalist
2006Melinda Toole[36] Birmingham23Miss Samford UniversityVocal, "Time to Say Goodbye"4th runner-upMiss Congeniality

Quality of Life Award 2nd runner-up
2005Alexa Jones[37] Andalusia24Miss MobileBallet en Pointe, "Fuego"2nd runner-upQuality of Life Award 2nd runner-up
2004Shannon Camper[38] GadsdenMiss West Central AlabamaVocalcolspan=3
Deidre Downs[39] Birmingham24Miss Leeds AreaVocal, "I'm Afraid This Must Be Love"Winner[40] Quality of Life Award Winner
2003Catherine Crosby[41] Brewton23Miss Homewood AreaFlute, "Riverdance"Top 15Quality of Life Award Winner

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2002Scarlotte Deupree[42] Birmingham22Miss CamelliaVocal, "Holding Out for a Hero"1st runner-upQuality of Life Award 1st runner-up
2001Kelly Jones[43] Birmingham24Miss Homewood AreaClassical Piano, "Ballade No. 1 in G Minor"
2000Jana Sanderson[44] Gadsden21Miss Samford UniversityVocal, "I'm a Woman"Top 10
1999Julie Smith[45] Birmingham23Miss Chattahoochee ValleyMarimba, "Flight of the Bumblebee" & Csárdás" medleyTop 10Quality of Life Award 2nd runner-upCompeted with her younger twin sisters, Jill and Jennifer, at Miss Alabama 1997 pageant[46]
1998Ashley Halfman[47] Birmingham23Miss Cullman AreaBallet en Pointe, "Everybody Says Don't"Previously Alabama's Junior Miss 1993[48]
1997Beth Stomps[49] Mobile20Miss Alabama Music Hall of FameVocal, "Love Changes Everything" from Aspects of Love
1996Alison McCrearyFlorence22Miss Samford UniversityVocal, "How Great Thou Art"3rd runner-upQuality of Life Award Winner
1995Leigh ShererJasper22Miss Walker CountyPiano / Vocal Medley from CarmenTop 10Quality of Life Award FinalistCurrent Mu Alpha Sigma Alumni (Former State and Local Contestants) coordinator of the Miss Alabama pageant under married name, Leigh Seirafi[50]
1994Amie Beth DickinsonMiss Samford Universitycolspan=3
Heather WhitestoneBirmingham21Miss Cullman AreaBallet en Pointe, "Via Dolorosa"Winner[51] Preliminary Swimsuit Award

Preliminary Talent Award

Quality of Life Award 1st runner-up
First deaf woman crowned Miss Alabama and Miss America[52]
1993Kalyn ChapmanMobile22Miss Leeds AreaModern Dance, "The River"Top 10First African-American Miss Alabama[53]
1992Kim WimmerMobile21Miss Point MallardVocal, "Hold On" from The Secret GardenQuality of Life Award Winner Previously Alabama's Junior Miss 1989
1991Wendy NeuendorfBirmingham22Miss Auburn UniversityVocal Comedy, "They Can't Take That Away From Me"Previously Miss Georgia Teen USA 1986[54]
1990Resha RigginsTrussville24Miss Alabama Music Hall of FameVocal, "Cry"Non-finalist Interview Award

Quality of Life Award Finalist
1989Julie CoonsBirmingham20Miss HopeVocal, "For Once In My Life"
1988Jenny JacksonAuburn21Miss Auburn UniversityClassical Piano, "Warsaw Concerto"4th runner-up
1987Kym WilliamsBirmingham22Miss All-American BowlVocal, "If We Only Have Love"Assumed title after Hitt resigned[55]
Julie Hitt25Miss ClassicN/AResigned because she felt she would not be able to fulfill responsibilities of the title
1986Angela CallahanBirmingham20Miss All-American BowlPiano, "The Windmills of Your Mind"Top 10
1985Angela TowerBirmingham25Miss Jefferson CountyBallet en Pointe, "Chariots of Fire"4th runner-upPreliminary Swimsuit AwardToured with 1986 Miss America Gillette Show Troupe

Mother of Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen 2010, Scarlett Walker, and Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen 2012 and Miss Alabama 2018, Callie Walker
1984Tammy LittleSection23Miss Hoover AreaVocal, "Hit Me With a Hot Note" from Sophisticated LadiesNon-finalist Talent Award
1983Pam BattlesMuscle Shoals21Miss DixiePiano, Medley of George Gershwin pieces2nd runner-up
1982Yolanda FernandezTroy19Miss Troy State UniversityClassical Piano, "Fantasie Impromptu"3rd runner-upPreviously Florida's Junior Miss 1980

Reporter for WFLA-TV Channel 8[56]
1981Phoebe StoneHuntsville22Miss EastwoodBallet, "Mame"
1980Paige PhillipsLeeds17Miss Leeds AreaDouble Ventriloquism / Vocal, "Rock-a-Bye Your Baby with a Dixie Melody," "Swanee," & "Mame"1st runner-upPreliminary Talent Award
1979Kathy PickettMulga26Miss BirminghamClassical Vocal, "Sempre Libera" from La TraviataNon-finalist Talent Award
1978Teresa CheathamWellington20Miss Point MallardSemi-classical Vocal, "And This Is My Beloved"1st runner-upPreliminary Swimsuit Award

Preliminary Talent Award
1977Julie HoustonHeflin22Miss Oak MountainBanjo, "Beverly Hillbillies Theme"
1976Denise DavisRussellville18Miss MannequinsPopular VocalToured with Miss America USO Troupe
1975Susie VaughnFlorence21Miss University of North AlabamaClassical Vocal, "Vilja" from The Merry Widow
1974Pam Long20Miss Florence State UniversityVentriloquismScreenwriter of soap opera Guiding Light
1973Jane RiceHuntsville21Miss Jacksonville State UniversityVocal, "Tapestry" & "I Will Never Pass This Way Again"
1972Freita FullerOpelika19Miss Lake EufalaHula & Tahitian Dance
1971Ceil JenkinsBirmingham21Miss Northeast AlabamaVocal / Dance, "But Alive" from Applause
1970Suzanne Dennie20Popular Vocal, "Alfie"Preliminary Talent Award
1969Ann Fowler21Vocal, "Matchmaker, Matchmaker" from Fiddler on the RoofPreviously Alabama's Junior Miss 1966
1968Dellynne CatchingBirmingham19Piano Medley, "Doctor Gradus Ad Parnassum," "America the Beautiful," & "This Is My Country"Top 10Preliminary Swimsuit Award
1967Becky Alford[57] [58] [59] [60] [61] Birmingham20Vocal, "Ain't This a Pretty Night" from Susannah
1966Angie GroomsBirmingham21Folk Vocal & Guitar, "Today" & "If I Had a Hammer"Top 10
1965Linda FolsomNew Brockton20Classical Vocal, "Caro Nome" from RigolettoTop 10Preliminary Talent Award
1964Vickie PowersMobile19Classical Vocal, "Habanera"Top 10Preliminary Talent AwardFeatured performer on the Miss America 1966 pageant
1963Judy ShortBirmingham18Marimba, "Horst Toccata"Top 10Preliminary Swimsuit Award

Preliminary Talent Award
Previously Alabama's Junior Miss 1962
1962Patricia BonnerCamden22Classical Vocal, "O Luce di Quest'Anima" from Linda di ChamounixNon-finalist Talent Award
1961Patricia EllisorAssumed the title when Delores Hodgens resigned in November after competing in Miss America in September.
1961Delores HodgensBessemer23Classical Piano, "Hungarian Rhapsody No. 12"Top 10
1960Teresa RinaldiBirmingham20Classical Vocal, "Addio" from La bohèmeTop 10Preliminary Talent Award
1959Betty LindstromBirmingham19Dramatic Reading, "Miss Quiss"Non-finalist Talent Award
1958Lee ThornberryBirminghamVocal / Dance, "Honey Bun"' from South PacificTop 10Preliminary Talent Award
1957Anna StangeBirminghamMonologue from Mourning Becomes ElectraNon-finalist Talent Award
1956Anne Stuart AriailBirminghamVocal / Dance, "Ado Annie" from Oklahoma2nd runner-upPreliminary Talent Award
1955Patricia HuddlestonClanton21Classical Vocal, "Pace, Pace Mio Dio!" from La Forza del DestinoTop 10Preliminary Talent Award
1954Marilyn TateHaleyville21Ventriloquism / Classical PianoTop 10
1953Virginia McDavid[62] Birmingham18Monologue, "Tara"' from Gone With the Wind3rd runner-up
1952Gwen Harmon19Vocal, "A Heart That's Free"3rd runner-upPreliminary Swimsuit Award
1951Bettye BursonAssumed title after Jeanne Moody resigned after competing at Miss America.
1951Jeanne MoodyCherokee21Dramatic Skit, "Sorry Wrong Number"Top 10Preliminary Talent Award
1950Yolande BetbezeMobile21Classical Vocal, "Caro Nome" from RigolettoWinnerPreliminary Swimsuit AwardBetbeze's refusal to pose in a swimsuit lead to the pull-out of swimsuit sponsors Catalina and ultimately the creation of the Miss USA pageant. [63] The Miss Alabama title was not assigned to a runner-up after Yolande Betbeze won the title of Miss America.
1949Freida RoserBirminghamClassical Vocal
1948Martha Ann IngramTarrantClassical Vocal, "Quando me'n vo'"2nd runner-upMultiple Alabama representatives

Contestants competed under local title at Miss America pageant
Marjorie OrrBirminghamMiss Birmingham
1947Peggy June ElderGadsdenVocal, "I Wonder Who's Kissing Her Now"3rd runner-upPreliminary Swimsuit AwardPreviously "Miss Dixie 1947" Peggy June Elder Butler passed away at age 93 on April 30, 2023 at home in Gadsden, Alabama.
1946Dale NunnallyPreliminary Talent AwardMultiple Alabama representatives

Contestants competed under local title at Miss America pageant
Sue DoneganBirminghamMiss Birmingham
1945Frances DornBirminghamMiss BirminghamTap Dance2nd runner-upPreliminary Talent AwardCompeted under local title at Miss America pageant
1944Betty Jane RaseVocal Medley, "My Hero" from The Chocolate Soldier & "Lover, Come Back to Me"4th runner-upPreliminary Swimsuit Award

Preliminary Talent Award
1943Toula HagestratouBirminghamMiss BirminghamMiss Congeniality
1942Marie DuncanBirminghamMiss BirminghamVocal, "I Met Him On Monday"Top 10Preliminary Swimsuit Award
1941Virginia McGrawTap Dance with Rope JumpingTop 15Preliminary Talent Award
1940Evelyn MotlowBirminghamMiss BirminghamVocalMultiple Alabama representatives

Contestants competed under local title at Miss America pageant
Carolyn ForemanMontgomeryMiss Montgomery
1939Florine HoltBirminghamMiss BirminghamVocal, "Moonglow" & "A Little Bit of Heaven"Top 15
Louise RobertsonMontgomeryMiss Montgomery
1938Mildred OxfordBirminghamMiss BirminghamTap Dance / Toe BalletTop 15
Patricia McDanielMontgomeryMiss Montgomery
1937Josephine Beall SamsonMiss Birmingham
Ingram StarkeyMontgomeryMiss Montgomery
1936Tommy Marie PeckFlorenceMiss Alabama Won a tri-state competition held in Tupelo, Mississippi, and was awarded the title of "Miss Alabama"Top 15
Gloria LevingeBirminghamMiss BirminghamTap Dance4th runner-upPreliminary Talent Award
1935Adelynn OwenBirmingham23Miss Birmingham Recited 2 poems and sang a song in French and EnglishCompeted under local title at Miss America pageant
1934No national pageant was held[64]
1933No Alabama representative at Miss America pageant
1932No national pageants were held
1931
1930
1929
1928
1927No Alabama representative at Miss America pageant
1926Vivian McDowell Miss Mobile[65]
1925Nellie KincaidBirminghamMiss Birmingham
1924Mildred AdamsBirmingham
1923Louise Newman[66] Birmingham
1922Elise Sparrow[67] 24Competed under local title at national pageant

Married Boston Red Sox owner, Tom Yawkey, in 1925 and later divorced in 1944[68]
1921Lois Wilson

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Colurso . Mary. July 1, 2023 . Miss Alabama 2023: Brianna Burrell, Miss Baldwin County, takes the crown. July 2, 2023. AL.com. en.
  2. Web site: 2021-06-13. Miss Alabama 2021: Lauren Bradford, Miss Jefferson County, takes the crown. 2021-06-13. al. en.
  3. Web site: 2017-08-17. Lauren Bradford of Gulf Shores named Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen. 2021-06-13. Mullet Wrapper. en-US.
  4. News: Miss Alabama 2019: Tiara Pennington, Miss University of Alabama, takes the crown . Colurso . Mary . June 8, 2019 . AL.com .
  5. Web site: Steve . Almasey . The new Miss America is a scientist from Virginia . CNN. December 19, 2019.
  6. News: Tiara Pennington crowned Miss Alabama's Outstanding Teen 2016 during finale . Moore . Tamika . March 6, 2017. AL.com .
  7. Web site: 2016 Scholarships. Miss America's Outstanding Teen. 2019-06-09. 2019-03-30. https://web.archive.org/web/20190330170722/https://maoteen.org/2016-scholarships/. dead.
  8. Web site: Anna . Beahm . Callie Walker crowned Miss Alabama 2018 . AL.com . June 9, 2018.
  9. Web site: Erin . Serpico . Miss New York crowned Miss America 2019 in Atlantic City . Press of Atlantic City . September 8, 2018.
  10. News: For 2 Miss Alabama 2017 contestants, the competition is all in the family. Watkins. Mia. 10 June 2017. WBRC Fox 6 News.
  11. Web site: University of Alabama student Jessica Procter crowned Miss Alabama 2017. AL.com. June 10, 2017.
  12. Web site: Dona . Bennett . Miss Alabama Jessica Procter ranks Miss America Top 7 . St. Clair News . September 14, 2017.
  13. Web site: Ike . Morgan . Miss Alabama Jessica Procter wins Miss America Quality of Life Award. AL.com. September 8, 2017.
  14. Web site: 2013 Scholarships. Miss America's Outstanding Teen. 30 September 2017. 30 September 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20170930131048/http://maoteen.org/2013-scholarships/. dead.
  15. Web site: Miss Alabama 2016 winner crowned . June 14, 2016. cw.ua.edu.
  16. Web site: Miss America Organization. The 2017 Academy of Honor, Quality of Life, STEM, & Women in Business Scholarship Recipients Honored On Stage. September 11, 2016 .
  17. Web site: Miss Alabama 2016 Hayley Barber wins Miss America Quality of Life Award . AL.com . September 7, 2016.
  18. News: Lauren . Morgan . . . Miss Alabama 2015: Meg McGuffin . June 7, 2015.
  19. News: Mia . Watkins . . Caitlin Brunell, a University of Alabama graduate, is new Miss Alabama . June 7, 2014 . June 7, 2014.
  20. News: Diane D'Amico Elisa . Lala . Devin . Loring . . BH Media Group . . Miss New York is the new Miss America (again) . September 15, 2014.
  21. News: Mia . Watkins . . . . Miss Alabama Caitlin Brunell says Miss America was an 'honor' . September 15, 2014.
  22. News: Tracks, Tds, and a toddler: keeping up with Caitlin... Brunell's Sporting Life revolves around daughter . . May 15, 1993.
  23. Web site: Kevin . Hogencamp . Mark Brunell's daughter, Miss Alabama, hoping to be crowned Miss America in September . The Florida Times-Union . August 1, 2014 . May 8, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180117132938/http://jacksonville.com/community/shorelines/2014-08-01/story/miss-america-hopeful-promoting-self-esteem . January 17, 2018 . dead .
  24. Web site: Fred . Abel . MAOT's Super Bowl . Pageantry Magazine .
  25. Web site: Chandler Champion uses passion to win Miss Alabama 2013, learns to ride a bike on the way. www.al.com . 2013-06-12.
  26. Web site: Zoe Champion named Miss Alabama Outstanding Teen. Gore. Leada. 2019-03-04. al.com. en-US. 2019-05-20.
  27. News: Anna Laura Bryan is Miss Alabama 2012. AL.com. June 9, 2012.
  28. News: Nicole . Loggins . . AU graduate named Miss Alabama . June 11, 2011 . July 7, 2014.
  29. News: Val . Walton . . Miss Alabama Courtney Porter makes top 13 in Miss America pageant, misses top 10 . January 14, 2012 . July 8, 2014.
  30. News: Lindsey . Shelton . . Ashley Davis of Dothan is new Miss Alabama . June 12, 2010.
  31. News: Sherri C. . Goodman . . Miss Hoover Liz Cochran wins Miss Alabama title . June 6, 2009.
  32. http://www.lasvegassun.com/news/2010/jan/21/2010-miss-america-pageant-contestants-arrive-strip/
  33. Web site: William . Nunnelley . Samford University . Miss Samford Amanda Tapley Named Miss Alabama . June 8, 2008.
  34. Web site: Born to wear the crown . February 4, 2009 . University of Indianapolis-Reflector . May 18, 2019 . https://web.archive.org/web/20160610114907/http://reflector.uindy.edu/2009/02/04/born-to-wear-the-crown/ . June 10, 2016 . dead .
  35. News: The Randolph Leader . Jamie Langley crowned Miss Alabama . June 13, 2007.
  36. News: Melinda Toole crowned Miss Alabama . Associated Press. 2006-06-11.
  37. News: . Andalusia's Alexa Jones crowned Miss Alabama 2005 . June 13, 2005 . July 7, 2014.
  38. News: On seventh try, UA student from Gadsden becomes Miss Alabama. Associated Press. 2004-09-23.
  39. News: Birmingham's Deidre Downs crowned Miss Alabama 2004 . Associated Press. 2004-06-13.
  40. News: Miss Alabama Deidre Downs wins Miss America beauty pageant. Associated Press. 2004-09-18. John. Curran.
  41. News: Brewton native named Miss Alabama . Associated Press. 2003-06-14.
  42. News: Birmingham's Scarlotte Deupree named Miss Alabama . Associated Press. 2002-06-02.
  43. News: UA's Kelly Jones new Miss Alabama . Associated Press. 2001-06-17.
  44. News: . . . Gadsden Native named Miss Alabama 2000 . B1 . June 17, 2000 . July 17, 2014.
  45. News: Miss Chattahoochee Valley wins two preliminaries heading into finals . Associated Press. 1999-06-19.
  46. News: Three sisters vying for title of Miss Alabama. Associated Press. 1997-06-09.
  47. News: Miss Cullman Area crowned Miss Alabama 1998 . 1998-06-20. Associated Press.
  48. News: Former Alabama Jr. Miss wins Miss Alabama crown on fourth try . Associated Press. 1998-06-22.
  49. News: Mobile woman wins Miss Alabama crown. Associated Press. 1997-06-14.
  50. Web site: Miss Alabama Pageant Board of Directors . July 10, 2010 . January 5, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150105043253/http://www.missalabama.com/index.cfm/Board-of-Directors.cfm . dead .
  51. News: Deaf dancer from Ala. wins hearts, Miss America crown. The Commercial Appeal . 1994-09-18. A2.
  52. News: Deaf woman aims for pageant crown . The Cincinnati Post. 1994-09-06. 10A.
  53. News: Miss Alabama Is First Black. Associated Press. Tulsa World. A12. 1993-07-06.
  54. News: BRAINS ON PARADE? Miss Alabama pageant trying to boost image . Jim. Yardley. 1991-06-20. Atlanta Journal and Constitution. A/3.
  55. News: New Miss Alabama yields title, crown to student from Slidell . 1987-06-15. The Baton Rouge State Times. 18-C. Associated Press.
  56. News: Anchorwomen hope to come of age . St. Petersburg Times. 1993-01-13. Christine. Holsten. 5B.
  57. News: . . New Miss Alabama . https://web.archive.org/web/19981205061136/http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/ . July 28, 1967 . December 5, 1998. Alt URL
  58. News: James . Spotswood . . . On way to Atlantic City; Alabamians' Hopes Riding With Becky . https://web.archive.org/web/20050929190537/http://www.al.com/birminghamnews/ . September 3, 1967 . September 29, 2005 . dead .
  59. News: Maggie . Dix . . . Finals tonight; Will Radiant Becky Shine Brightest? . https://web.archive.org/web/20050929190537/http://www.al.com/birminghamnews/ . September 9, 1967 . September 29, 2005 . dead .
  60. News: . . . Miss 'Bama Surprised By Award . https://web.archive.org/web/19981205061136/http://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/ . September 11, 1967 . December 5, 1998. Alt URL
  61. News: . . New Honor Comes To Becky: She's Miss Freedom, Too . https://web.archive.org/web/20050929190537/http://www.al.com/birminghamnews/ . November 9, 1967 . September 29, 2005 . dead .
  62. News: Kristin . McMurran . . Mark Goodson, Wizard of Games . May 14, 1984 . July 21, 2014.
  63. News: Sally Pearsall . Ericson . . . . A famous Mobilian you should know: Yolande Betbeze Fox, an outspoken beauty queen . April 17, 2014.
  64. Web site: Miss America Timeline: 1901–1950 . . 2019-05-18 . 2017-02-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170215160548/http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/amex/missamerica/timeline/timeline2.html . dead .
  65. News: Karen . Schnitzspahn . There She Was – Miss Long Branch. Asbury Park Press . . September 8, 1997. 4 . ...talent contest that was established in 1935.. Newspapers.com.
  66. News: Golden Apple Is Sought by Scores . The Morning Call . . September 6, 1923 . 11 . Newspapers.com.
  67. Book: Bill . Nowlin . Tom Yawkey: Patriarch of the Boston Red Sox . 38 . . University of Nebraska Press . 2018 . 978-1496204417 . Google Books.
  68. News: Jean R. Yawkey, Red Sox Owner And Philanthropist, Is Dead at 83 . . February 27, 1992 . Robert McG. . Thomas Jr..