She graduated from "Jackson High School" in 1964 and was attending Memphis State University when, at the age of 19, she was a winner in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions which started her professional career.
She graduated from "Jackson High School" in 1964. She was attending Memphis State University when she was a winner in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions. This was at the age of 19. This winner in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions started her professional career.