Katherine Putnam of Monroe, Louisiana, age 23
Education: Oak Grove High School, University of Louisiana - Monroe
Platform Issue: The Miracle of Music
Scholastic Ambition: To obtain a Doctorate degree in Piano Performance
Talent: Piano
Scholastic Honors: TOPS Performance Award, Florence Ziegler Albritton Award, Dean's List
Career Ambition: To perform as a concert pianist and to teach music
Local Competition Sponsor: Miss Shreveport Organization
State Competition Sponsor: Miss Louisiana Scholarship Organization