Miss America 1986 Susan Akin

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Miss America 1986, Susan Akin, Miss Mississippi

• Home State: Mississippi
  
• Age: 21
• Appearance: Blue-eyed, blond
  
• Education: University of Mississippi
  
• Talent: Vocal Pop "You're my World"
  
• Scholastic Honors:
  
• Career Ambition: To be an entertainer.
  
• Preliminary Awards: Won the swimsuit competition in a white "super suit"

Susan Akins Notable Moments:

• Susan traveled extensively with Bob Hope, performing at conventions in Las Vegas and Atlantic City.
• With a younger sister who was born with Down Syndrome, Susan became a spokesperson for the National Down's Syndrome.
• Considered by many to have one of the best figures ever to win the Miss America pageant.