Miss Illinois History Scrapbook! |
Miss Illinois 1968 Judith Ford takes the Swimsuit Preliminary at Miss America, while Miss Florida wins talent honors. (Later that week Judi would win the title!) Judi was later named by President Richard M. Nixon as a member of America's "Physical Fitness Council." |
Miss Illinois 1997 Kate Shindle becomes Miss America 1998. Kate was the fourth Miss Illinois to win the Miss America title. Today, Kate keeps busy performing on Broadway and in touring shows across the country. |
Miss Illinois 1990 (Miss Kankakee County) Marjorie Vincent won the 1991 Miss America title with her classicial piano rendition to Chopin's "Fantasy Impromptu, Opus 66." Today Marjorie is a television news anchor in Ohio and the mother of a very active son. |
Here is another great shot of Judi Ford. Miss Illinois 1968 (Miss Boone County) became Miss America 1969 and broke a string of 10 brunette Miss America winners. She is best remembered for her acrobatic dance and trampoline exhibition which earned her a preliminary talent award. |
Judi in a publicity shot with Miss America's legendary emcee, the late Bert Parks Today Judi is the mother of two college age boys, and is a physical education teacher in Illinois. |
Judi with other preliminary winners at Miss America |
