In her last year of eligibility Mullins again competed in New York where she placed first runner-up to Gloria Almonte, her highest placement.
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Lauren Petty (New Jersey) was diagnosed with Hodgkin's lymphoma afterwards, but eventually survived and became an actress, making guest appearances on several TV shows, as well as a temporary contract appearance on General Hospital.
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