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Photograph caption dated June 17, 1958 reads, "Donna Kay Brooks, 18, of North Hollywood, has her mind on more important dates than those with fellow students at North Hollywood High School. She'll compete as new Miss California next July in Miss Universe contest, go out with boyfriend, Tony Santoro of Hollywood High this Saturday night and graduate from North Hollywood High Thursday. Admirers are, from left, Ron Mercado, 18, student body president, [illegible name], 18, Vance Gage, 18, and Mike McLean, 17." See images 00154209 through 00154211 for all photos in this series.
North Hollywood High School (Los Angeles, Calif.)--Students Miss Universe Pageant Beauty contestants Beauty contests Pageants Contests High school students Schools Women Men North Hollywood (Los Angeles, Calif.) Portrait photographs Group portraits
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