Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1954-09-12
Regotto Royalty
Queen
Thrilled
But
Joan BroWneII
Off to Enter
Dickinson

When Joan Brownell learned
she was to be queen Of the Presi-
dents 1854 Cup Regatta she had
some idea Of the excitement that
would be in store for her.
Having been q princess in the
queens court for last years re-
gatta, she was somewhat pre-
pared for what was to come, but
1t is even more than her ex-
pectations.
II was q thrilled girl last
year." she said, but being queen
is different. I'm even more
thrilled. There's nothing stale
about it; it's very new and excit-
ing"
The pretty blond daughter of
the Attorney General and Mrs.
Herbert Brownell was of yester.
day to enter Dickinson College
Carlisle, Pa but not before q
hectic round of press, radio and
television interviews that called
for split-second timing.
So she squeezed in q Commute
interview last week while she
dressed for another interview on
radio q half hour later.
Not RuffIed
In between choosing the dress
she was to wear, applying lip
stick and running q comb
through her hair. she remained
unruffled and smiling. and an
swered questions with equal
aplomb.
Eyes, mother and daddy were
very excited about 1t. They're
happy I'm doing it as long as I
promise to concentrate on my
studies when I 60 back to col
lege."
Through 1 special arrange
ment with the college, Joan will
be permitted to return to Wash
ington Wednesday night for the
regatta festivities.
She won't miss many classes.
"It means extra study on my
part, but it won't be major ca
tastrophe," she added.
Joan plans to wear the lovely
white puckered nylon dress she
wore for her graduation from
Sidwell Friends School last June.
To give the full-skirted gown a
bouffant air, she plans to wear
hoop skirt under it, that is, If
I find time to buy it," she
laughed.
Foshion-Wise
Each appearance she has had
to keep this past week. and the
luncheonS and dinners that are
coming up, mean a different cos
tune for the occasion, but this
is no problem for fashion-wise
Joan, who got her fall shopping
in early.
With her savings from the Sec
retarial job she held down at
Capital Airlines this summer, she
confessed she went on three shop
ping Sprees last month. II bought
several new outfits" she said. so
I'm all ready" Her taste runs to
chic casual clothes.
The Brownell household has
adjusted very we'll to this turn of
events in their usually busy lives.
However, as in every home.
things good and bad seem to
happen all at once.
Joan answered the phone.
The cleaning woman said she
couldn't come. Then, the family
has been unable to get kitchen
help SO Joan and her sister Annr.
is, have been taking turns get
ting breakfast.
1t was Joan's turn this week.
but Ann offered to do her a sis
terly turn so she could get in q
few extra winks of beauty sleep.
Not that she needs it for she has
a perfect peaches and cream
complexion and shining blond
tresseS.
The 20 minutes were almost
up, and Joan, like an actress on
cue, was all ready to go down.
stairs and have her picture taken
before rushing of to the next
appointment.
She's loving every minute, it's
easy to see, but If you ask her
how it feels to be a celebrity,
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