Miss America 1979

Miss America 1979, the 52nd Miss America pageant, was held at the Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, New Jersey on September 9, 1978 on NBC Network.

Kylene Barker was the first Miss Virginia to win the crown.

Judges

 * Neil J. Walsh
 * Mary Longely
 * Jerry Vale
 * Dr. Glenn Whitesides
 * Eileen Dole
 * Ray Sach Shroder
 * Renee Valente
 * Janet Langhart