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Photograph caption dated June 17, 1958 reads, "Donna, who says she's not much interested in school, tries on mortar board for graduation with help of friends Judy Welch, 17, left, and Sue Thatcher, 17. Donna says she'll skip college, try for movie or modeling career. Since selection as Miss California last weekend, she's received several movie and modeling offers, she says. She represented San Fernando Valley in contest."
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