1952

Crowned just prior to the television era, Colleen stood over six feet in heels, and was said to have stopped a basketball game at the University of Pennsylvania by arriving late and walking down the sidelines. As a Miss America contestant she was not only an accomplished athlete, but had already achieved a undergraduate degree and was well on her way to earning a Masters Degree in Drama. After Colleen's year of service as Miss America, she performed on Broadway and toured Europe. She married, and her husband was a physician and a member of the New York Knicks. They honeymooned at Queen Elizabeth's Coronation. The Hutchins made Wiesbaden, Germany, their home for some time, developing lifelong friendships with many prominent Europeans. They later settled in Bel Air, California, and raised four All American College and Olympic athletes who are now accomplished professionals in their own right. Colleen and her family have enjoyed a happy and fulfilling life, contributing to many social and community causes. She now resides in Palm Springs, California, continuing to devote much energy to her philanthropic objectives and enjoying the opportunity to guide her grandchildren in their athletic and scholastic accomplishments.