As talent counted for 50% of the score, she thought it was a way to launch her career on Broadway. Not only was she named Miss America after a vocal performance the press hailed as "forceful and dramatic", but she landed a career on Broadway and an agent who booked her on tours in South America, the Middle East, Europe, Canada, and in every State of the Union except Maine.
As her abilities played a significant role in determining her score, she saw it as an opportunity to establish herself in the entertainment industry. Furthermore, after winning the title of Miss America following a powerful vocal performance that left a lasting impression on the press, she went on to secure a successful career in theater and secured representation with an agent who arranged for her to perform in numerous countries.