Miss Teen USA 1984, the 2nd

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pageant, was televised live from Memphis Cook Convention Center,

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on 3 April 1984. At the conclusion of the final competition, Cherise Haugen of

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was crowned by outgoing titleholder Ruth Zakarian of

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. Zakarian had held the title of Miss Teen USA for just seven months, having been crowned in August 1983.

Background

The pageant was initially set to be hosted in

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, following the success of

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, as part of a three-year agreement. However, a planned date change to January 1984 conflicted with

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, which led the city to swap the event with

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, also organized by the same promoter. In January the

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Area Chamber of Commerce agreed to support the city's bid to host Miss Teen USA 1984 on 3 April.

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also bid to host the pageant. After Memphis' selection, 1983 winner Ruth Zakarian travelled to the city on 22 February to film promotional material for the pageant. The short timeframe between the 1983 and 1984 pageants prevented many states from holding new competitions to select representatives. As a result, several states sent their 1983 runners-up to compete in Miss Teen USA 1984.

Event

The preliminary competition took place on March 29, hosted by

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and actress

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''. The televised final competition on April 3 was also hosted by Michael Young, alongside

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''. Entertainment for the event was provided by the Gatlin Brothers and the Solid Gold Dancers.

Results

Placements

The 1984 pageant had a top ten, with five finalists. Miss Teen USA 1984 results map

Special awards

Delegates

¹ Age at the time of the Miss Teen USA pageant

Judges

*Ana Alicia *Robert Lindgren *Judi Anderson *Michael Damian *Mary Clark *Michael Tylo *Marguerite Piazza *Jim Stuckey *Shaun Casey *Vincent DeFrank *Roxie Roker

Notes

References

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