1997
In the Spotlight
September 1997


“In the Spotlight,” Ensign, Sept. 1997, 69

In the Spotlight

  • Miss USA Brook Mahealani Lee was crowned Miss Universe in the pageant held on 16 May in Miami. Her yearlong round-the-world duties include charity work and appearances on behalf of sponsors. Sister Lee credits the Church with helping her develop a strong value system. In the Church, she says, “You’re given the responsibility to back up your beliefs with the way you live your life.” She is a member of the Pearl City Second Ward, Waipahu Hawaii Stake.

  • At the Western Athletic Conference indoor track and field championships held earlier this year, Brigham Young University student Tiffany Lott earned the “world best” title for running the 55-meter hurdles in 7.30 seconds. A six-time All-American, she has also been named Athlete of the Week twice by the WAC and three times by Trackwire Magazine. She is a member of the Oak Canyon Ward, Lindon Utah Stake.