Tara Dawn Holland

Tara Dawn Holland (born October 2, 1972, Overland Park, Kansas) was Miss America 1997. In September 1996, she represented Kansas at the Miss America 1997 pageants during which she won the title.[1]

Holland received an undergraduate degree from Florida State University.[2] She also attended the University of Missouri at Kansas City.

References

  1. "A Midwest Royalty – The Legacy for the Miss Kansas Pageant". KAKE. Retrieved August 2, 2025.
  2. "Miss America Jumps into the Role With Both Feet". The Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved August 2, 2025.