Wells Hawks

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Wells Hawks

A bilingual broadcaster, performer, and public speaker, she first came to national attention as Miss America 1985 and later built a long career in television and service work. Her story bridges Paraguay and Utah, media and music, and a lasting commitment to mentoring others.

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Red Wagon Stories; or, Tales Told Under the Tent

by Wells Hawks

About the author

Born in Asunción, Paraguay, and raised partly in South America before returning to Utah, she studied at Brigham Young University and became known early for her talent in broadcasting and performance. She drew national attention when she won Miss America 1985, where she showcased both singing and the Paraguayan harp.

After her pageant years, she went on to a television career and became one of the early women working on-air at ESPN. Alongside her media work, she has also been involved in public speaking and nonprofit service, including support for mentoring and life-skills programs.

Her background as a bilingual communicator and performer has made her work stand out across several fields. That mix of media experience, cultural connection, and service has helped shape a career that reaches well beyond the title that first made her famous.