From Deseret News archives:
U. sophomore named Miss Latina US
The Brazilian-born Franca has been a Salt Lake resident for seven years and is majoring in international relations.
She has been recognized by a number of organizations, and her honors include Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Scholar; Academic All-State Volleyball; All-American Academic Volleyball; High School Diploma of Merit; and Sterling Scholar, World Languages.
Franca won a $15,000 prize package to go with her pageant victory and a chance to compete in the upcoming Miss Latin America of the World competition.
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