BeBe Shopp
American model
BeBe Shopp (born August 17, 1930) is an American model, beauty pageant winner and was Miss America in 1948.[1]
BeBe Shopp | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 17, 1930 |
| Alma mater | Manhattan School of Music. |
| Title | Miss America 1948 |
| Predecessor | Barbara Jo Walker |
| Successor | Jacque Mercer |
| Spouse | Bayard D. Waring |
She used her pageant scholarship to attend the Manhattan School of Music. She specialized in the vibraharp, and graduated with a degree in percussion in 1952. She sang with Share the Music and the Cape Ann Symphony Chorus.
Shopp was active in community affairs, and headed the board of directors for Gloucester Stage Company.[2]
References
change- ↑ AP (1949-09-01). "Bebe Back from Europe, Saw Beauties-All Over". The Miami News.[permanent dead link]
- ↑ Hendrickson, Dyke. "Bruins Prove to Quick for Thatcher Island Fans." June 18, 2011. Gloucester Times. Retrieved July 5, 2011: http://www.gloucestertimes.com/local/x1625120545/Bruins-prove-too-quick--Thacher-Island-fans
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