Terry Meeuwsen Biography

Fast Facts

• In 1973, she became the first Miss Wisconsin to win the Miss America Pageant
• Has served as the director fo the orphan outreach program Orphan's Promise
• Founded a charity called The Orphan's Promise, which provides basic necessities such as education, shelter, food and love, as well as medical help, academic opportunities and more to orphans and vulnerable children around the world
• Attended St․ Norbert College, where she studied acting and singing
• After college, she traveled for two years performing with a group called the New Christy Minstrels, playing to international audiences, recording songs, and appearing on TV talk and variety shows
• Spent two years touring with the singing group New Christy Minstrels
• Started in broadcasting as a host for a local station in Milwaukee, Wisconsin
• In 1973, she won the coveted title of Miss America
• Is best known for her work on the Christian Broadcasting Network
• Began her career in broadcasting at NBC affiliate WTMJ-TV as a co-host on "A New Day," a daily Milwaukee talk show
• She is best known as a co-host on "The 700 Club" on the Christian Broadcasting Network
• An advocate for adoption, she has adopted five children from diverse backgrounds
• Has authored several books, including "Christmas Memories: From Our Heart to Yours" and "The God Adventure․"