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Photograph caption dated February 20, 1961 reads "Whitney High School's 'Sweetheart of 1961,' Linda Ross, 15, 7328 Paso Robles Ave., Van Nuys, is presented a queen's bouquet. Recording artists, The Dispoto Sisters, standing, 18600 Arminta, Reseda, selected Linda from four candidates for each of the high school's four grades Friday. Serving as judges as well as entertainers for the event are Tina Dispoto, 15; Diane, 14, and Patty, 10. The boys of the school had chosen contestants Norma Root for the 9th grade; Linda Ross, 10th, Jeralyn Alder, 11th, and Judy Amdsen, 12th."
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Dispoto Sisters (Musical Group) Whitney High School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students Young women--California--San Fernando Valley Girls--California--San Fernando Valley High school students--California--San Fernando Valley Singers--California--San Fernando Valley Beauty contestants--California--San Fernando Valley Sisters--California--San Fernando Valley Bouquets--California--San Fernando Valley Flowers--California--San Fernando Valley San Fernando Valley (Calif.) Group portraits Portrait photographs Valley Times Collection photographs
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