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Maria Beale Fletcher (born June 23, 1942) is an American beauty pageant contestant who was Miss America 1962. [1] Early life and education. Fletcher was born to dancing duo Charles "Beale" and Margaret Gatley Fletcher, who were the founders of the Fletcher School of Dance and the Land of the Sky Civic Ballet.
Sep 8, 2012 · She won the crown but couldn’t beat the pageant. “In 1961, Miss North Carolina, Maria Beale Fletcher, was named Miss America. A former A-student in high school, Maria was also the daughter of professional dancers and had been a Rockette herself.
Jan 15, 2015 · 1:37. Maria Beale Fletcher, of Asheville, was crowned Miss America 1962 at a September 1961 event in Atlantic City, and had her father, Beale Fletcher, to thank. For the talent portion of the...
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Sep 9, 2016 · On September 9, 1961, Maria Beale Fletcher of Asheville became the first Miss North Carolina to be crowned Miss America. Born June 23, 1942, she was the oldest child of Charles Beale and Margaret Gatley Fletcher, a nationally touring dance duo.
Sep 13, 1995 · Sep 13, 1995 Updated Jan 26, 2015. In 1961, Maria Beale Fletcher of Asheville became the only Miss North Carolina to win the Miss America Pageant. On Saturday, Miss North Carolina 1995 Lisa...
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Maria Fletcher was representing North Carolina in the 1962 Miss America pageant. ... Fletcher was a Rockette at Radio City Music Hall in New York City before she was crowned Miss America.
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