Viking_Yearbook_94

Saturday, Sept. 18,1993 Atfantic City Associated Press K imberly Clarice Aiken, Miss South Carolina, became one of the youngest women to win the Miss America pageant. Aiken, who bested 49 women to win the 1994 title, called the honor "very overwhelming for me." The 18-year- old said she like to wear the rhinestone crown and immediately announced plans to spend the year working to help the homeless. "My goal is to get the homeless off of the streets and get people who may become homeless not to be on that situation," she said. "Td like to make the greatest difference." Aiken is founder and president of the Homeless Education and Resource Organization in her hometown of Columbia, South Carolina. Aiken sang a rendition of Gershwin's 'Summertime" during the talent portion 0 the contests nationally televised finals. She is currently enrolled at the University of South Carolina.