Wendy Dascomb

Wendy Jane Dascomb (born January 7, 1950) is an American model and beauty pageant titleholder who was crowned Miss USA 1969.

After graduating from high school, Dascomb enrolled in Stratford College in Danville, Virginia, where she studied liberal arts and wished to become a special education teacher.

[4] During her reign as Miss USA, Dascomb traveled to more than one hundred cities as an ambassador and model, including appearances in South America and Europe.

[10] In an interview after giving up her crown, Dascomb stated that she was excited to return to college in order to be with people who "share [her] views".

[10][11] In 1972, Dascomb contributed an article for Ms., in which she wrote of her experience as Miss USA and elaborated further on her disillusionment over the pageant and her role as a titleholder, additionally being featured on the cover of the magazine's first issue.

Dascomb as Miss USA 1969