1979 Miss America Pageant, Sept. 9, 1978- Atlantic City, NJ

Miss America 1979: Kylene Barker, Miss Virginia
1st Runner-Up: Teresa Cheatham, Miss Alabama
2nd Runner-Up: Carolyn Cline, Miss Florida
3rd Runner-Up: Sher Lynnette Patrick, Miss Ohio
4th Runner-Up: Laurie Nelson, Miss Washington