Cheryl Ann Patton, Miss USA 1967, of Florida, poses in an evening gown. Patton, originally crowned first runner during the 1967 Miss USA Pageant, succeeded Sylvia Hitchcock when Hitchcock became Miss Universe.

Keywords: Cheryl Ann Patton, USA_HISTORY, USA1967

During her homecoming celebration, Cheryl Patton, Miss USA 1967, waves to the crowd. Patton was originally from North Miami Beach, Florida.

Keywords: Cheryl Ann Patton, USA_HISTORY, USA1967

Posing in her official Catalina Swimwear bathing suit, Cheryl Ann Patton, Miss USA 1967, smiles at the camera. Originally named 1st Runner Up to Sylvia Louise Hitchcock at the 1967 Miss USA Pageant, Patton was the first woman to be promoted to the title of Miss USA, which she did when Hitchcock became Miss Universe 1967.

Keywords: Cheryl Ann Patton, USA_HISTORY, USA1967