University of Arkansas Fayetteville - Razorback Yearbook (Fayetteville, AR)

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arol Lynn Lawson, Miss U Cof A 1 987 became Miss Arkansas on July 1 1 , in Hot Springs, Ark. Miss Lawson began the Miss Arkansas Pageant by winning the talent contest. She played themes from Carmen on the flute as well as The William Tell Overture on the piccolo. No stranger to beauty pagaents, Miss Lawson became Miss Northeast Arkansas in 1 984 and went on to compete in that year ' s Miss Arkansas Pageant. In 1 986 she competed in the Miss Arkansas Pageant again, this time as Miss White River, and was chosen first runner-up. She followed that victory by winning the 1 986 National Sweethearts Pageant, the Miss America Pageant for first runner- ups. Miss Lawson was a Pi Beta Phi sorority member at the University and had completed her junior year here. She was working toward a bachelor ' s degree in journalism and public relations. Although her education had been put on hold so she could compete in the Miss America Pageant in Atlantic City in September, she hoped to return to the University to earn a master ' s degree in sports information directing. Above left, Miss Lawson poses for a photo with Miss Arkansas 1986 Julie Russell (left) and Miss America Kellye Cash after the pageant. Miss U of A proudly walks the ramp displaying her evening gown, above. As part of her talent competition, Miss Lawson plays The William Tell Overture on the piccolo. All Miss Arkansas photos courtesy of Greg Harton, The Hot Springs Sentinal Record . 18 Miss Arkansas