Miss Virginia USA Stevenson, became Miss Universe 1954. However, there was no rule until the 1960s that the 1st runner-up became Miss USA after the winner won Miss Universe. If that was true, 2nd runner-up, Miss New York USA, Karin Hultman would have become Miss USA 1954, as Ellen was disqualified due to being underage. Nine Miss Virginia USA winners have previously held the Miss Virginia Teen USA title and competed at Miss Teen USA. Virginia currently holds the record for the most Miss Teen USA state winners to win a Miss USA state title from the same state; it is second to
Mary Jean Thompson ties between the US and Liechtenstein. Mary Jean Thompson Mary Jean Thompson is an American honorary consul appointed by the ruling monarch and prime minister of the Principality of Liechtenstein and accredited by the Department of State of the United States of America. She serves the Pacific Northwest from the consulate in Portland, Oregon. She is the fifth consul representing Liechtenstein in the world and the only woman serving in that capacity. Mrs. Thompson was born in Salem, Oregon, the daughter of L. Wayne and Bernis Nelson Schrunk. She attended North Salem High School and received the degrees of Bachelor