Gina Redmond
Gina Redmond was crowned Miss Penn State in 1986, becoming the first African American to hold that title. The freshman performed a dramatic monologue from a Stephen King novel during the talent portion of the pageant.
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Gina Redmond was crowned Miss Penn State in 1986, becoming the first African American to hold that title. The freshman performed a dramatic monologue from a Stephen King novel during the talent portion of the pageant.