1954 Miss Nevada
9 CONTESTANTS (TALENT)
- Janice Babcock, Miss Reno (Grecian Dance)
- Louise Harrison (1st Runner-up), Miss Hawthorne (Sewing Display)
- Georgia Christierson (2nd Runner-up), Miss Las Vegas (Vocal)
- Jean Price, Miss Boulder City (Ventriloquist Whistling Act)
- JoAnne Ortiz, of Reno (Ballet)
- Sharon Nelson, Miss Tonopah (Specialty Dance)
- Eileen Rasmussen, of Reno (Piano)
- Shari Reynolds, Miss Lake Tahoe (Pantomime)
- Marilyn Petersen, Miss White Pine County (Vocal)
- Barbara Lohrman was unable to compete due to illness
Janice Elaine Babcock
Hometown: Reno
Age (at crowning): 17
School: Unknown
College Major: Unknown
Scholarship Winnings: Unknown
Social Impact Initiative: Unknown
Talent: Grecian Interpretive Dance
Fun Facts:
- 2-year state champion baton twirler
- Appeared on 7 television shows in LA before leaving for Miss America including, “Pinky Lee Show” & Jack Rourke’s “Ladie’s Matinee” promoting Reno and Nevada
- Originator of the “Twirleens” a baton twirling marching group of the 1960’s
- 1st year that the state pageant had visiting royalty including Miss Idaho, Miss California, Miss Utah, and Miss Arizona
- Quotes:
- “I think that pageants offer valuable training in poise and communication skills”
Legacy:
- Married name is Biancone and had 2 sons.
