USC’s Helen of Troy Contest

The University of Southern California used to elect a woman as "Helen of Troy."

Finalist for Helen of Troy (University of Southern California), 10 November 1960. Mary Elinor Memory; Lynne Helene Hunsucker; Marcia Anne Northrop; Barbara Louise Stephens; Linda Eleanor Scott.; Caption slip reads: "Photographer: Miller. Date: 1960-11-10. Assignment: Finalist for Helen of Troy. L to r: Mary Elinor Memory; Lynne Helene Hunsucker; Marcia Anne Northrop; Barbara Louise Stephens; Linda Eleanor Scott".

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Posted By: Paul - Mon Nov 20, 2023
Category: Awards, Prizes, Competitions and Contests | Beauty, Ugliness and Other Aesthetic Issues | Regionalism | Historical Figure | Twentieth Century

Comments

Meh. I'll stick with "Miss Heating Comfort, who makes temperatures rise when she enters a room", from yesterday.

Posted by Virtual on 11/20/23 at 07:29 AM

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