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Tara Conner Interview

Miss Kentucky, a business administration student who says pop stars may be getting too edgy for young people who see them as role models, now has a chance to be a role model herself — as the new Miss USA. Tara Elizabeth Conner, 20, of Russell Springs, was crowned Miss USA on Friday night, April 21st, 2006 by Chelsea Cooley of North Carolina, Miss USA 2005. It was the 55th annual pageant. She will compete July 23 in the Miss Universe competition in Los Angeles. "The stars were in my favor tonight," she said. "I can't wait to see how far this year can take me. This is the biggest thing that has ever happened in my town," she said.
Interview on CBS - The Early Show (April 25, 2006)

Harry Smith: Now just last week we had all of the Miss USA contestants out here, it was freezing cold and you're in the middle of competition. Take me to the night when you found out, when you heard your voice named as the new Miss USA.

Tara: It was funny, because I honestly thought they called me
for first runner-up. For a split second, I was like - oh, wow, I did so well, I'm so happy. But then I realized they called me, and I shook my head, I was like there's no way. But it was awesome, it felt- it was great.

Harry: We actually have some of your Kentucky neighbors here with you. When you were a little girl growing up in Kentucky, did you ever dream in your wildest dreams that you would actually achieve this?

Tara: It was my wildest dream, and ever since I was probably around 13 I've been watching TV, seeing the Miss USAs and thinking that's what I want to do one of these days. I want to be that girl. So I've worked hard for it, and her I am.

Harry: See, that - and it can happen to anybody, I guess, right? Congratulations to you.

Tara: Thank you so much.

Interview on the official Miss USA website

What is the craziest thing you have ever done?
I once had the opportunity to go skydiving over Lake Tahoe, so I took the risk, gritted my teeth, and took the plunge. It is to date the most exhilarating experience of my life.

Please list any schools and universities you have attended or are attending. What was your area of study? What year did you finish at the school? What degree or certificate, if any, did you receive?
High School: Russell County High School; Year Completed: 2004
College: Somerset Community College; Area of Study: Business Administration; Year Completed: 2008;

Please list any honors/awards you have received in the past 2 years?
Who's Who of American High School Students.
Speech Award at Eagle U.
Athletic Award.

Are you currently employed? If so, what is your current occupation?
Yes. Model/student/waitress.

What are your strongest talents?
My strongest talent is the ability to communicate with anyone on any level comfortably.

Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud.
I won second runner-up at Miss Teen USA in 2002 and also won the Bluepoint fitness and swimsuit award.

List your hobbies and favorite activities.
Golfing. Skydiving. Jet skiing. Tubing on Lake Cumberland. Repelling. Scrapbooking. Watching UK Basketball.

What is the most important thing you want the judges to know about you?
I am an easygoing, down-to-earth girl. Throughout my life, hardships and different experiences have made me a very humbled yet strong individual. It is because of these life lessons that I have become the person that I am today.

Special thanks to the Miss Universe Organization & Chris Gardner/AP

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	Tara Conner Interview Miss Kentucky, a business administration student who says pop stars may be getting too edgy for young people who see them as role models, now has a chance to be a role model herself — as the new Miss USA. Tara Elizabeth Conner, 20, of Russell Springs, was crowned Miss USA on Friday night, April 21st, 2006 by Chelsea Cooley of North Carolina, Miss USA 2005. It was the 55th annual pageant. She will compete July 23 in the Miss Universe competition in Los Angeles. "The stars were in my favor tonight," she said. "I can't wait to see how far this year can take me. This is the biggest thing that has ever happened in my town," she said. Interview on CBS - The Early Show (April 25, 2006) Harry Smith: Now just last week we had all of the Miss USA contestants out here, it was freezing cold and you're in the middle of competition. Take me to the night when you found out, when you heard your voice named as the new Miss USA. Tara: It was funny, because I honestly thought they called me for first runner-up. For a split second, I was like - oh, wow, I did so well, I'm so happy. But then I realized they called me, and I shook my head, I was like there's no way. But it was awesome, it felt- it was great. Harry: We actually have some of your Kentucky neighbors here with you. When you were a little girl growing up in Kentucky, did you ever dream in your wildest dreams that you would actually achieve this? Tara: It was my wildest dream, and ever since I was probably around 13 I've been watching TV, seeing the Miss USAs and thinking that's what I want to do one of these days. I want to be that girl. So I've worked hard for it, and her I am. Harry: See, that - and it can happen to anybody, I guess, right? Congratulations to you. Tara: Thank you so much. Interview on the official Miss USA website What is the craziest thing you have ever done? I once had the opportunity to go skydiving over Lake Tahoe, so I took the risk, gritted my teeth, and took the plunge. It is to date the most exhilarating experience of my life. Please list any schools and universities you have attended or are attending. What was your area of study? What year did you finish at the school? What degree or certificate, if any, did you receive? High School: Russell County High School; Year Completed: 2004 College: Somerset Community College; Area of Study: Business Administration; Year Completed: 2008; Please list any honors/awards you have received in the past 2 years? Who's Who of American High School Students. Speech Award at Eagle U. Athletic Award. Are you currently employed? If so, what is your current occupation? Yes. Model/student/waitress. What are your strongest talents? My strongest talent is the ability to communicate with anyone on any level comfortably. Name one personal accomplishment (in addition to being a State Titleholder) that makes you especially proud. I won second runner-up at Miss Teen USA in 2002 and also won the Bluepoint fitness and swimsuit award. List your hobbies and favorite activities. Golfing. Skydiving. Jet skiing. Tubing on Lake Cumberland. Repelling. Scrapbooking. Watching UK Basketball. What is the most important thing you want the judges to know about you? I am an easygoing, down-to-earth girl. Throughout my life, hardships and different experiences have made me a very humbled yet strong individual. It is because of these life lessons that I have become the person that I am today. Special thanks to the Miss Universe Organization & Chris Gardner/AP BACK TO INDEX