Terry Meeuwsen

Terry Anne Meeuwsen Friedrich (born March 2, 1949) is an American television personality, author, and singer. She is best known as the co-host of the Christian Broadcasting Network's (CBN) 700 Club. Meeuwsen gained recognition as the winner of the 1973 Miss America pageant, becoming the first Miss Wisconsin delegate to hold the title. Prior to her television career, she was a cheerleader and homecoming queen at De Pere High School. Meeuwsen is also the founder of Orphan's Promise, a philanthropic organization that focuses on helping orphans, particularly in Ukraine. She was born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, and is the eldest of four children.