Miss Tyesha High, 2024-2025 Miss UNCF, has continuously proven herself as a leader not only on campus, but also beyond the gates of 2404 North Grand. With her embodiment of the College’s core values, Miss High has embraced her role as Miss UNCF and, congruently, as an ambassador of Texas College. In just the past few months, Miss High has monumentally illustrated the preparation, development, and empowerment that Texas College provides its students.
Miss High, a native of Jacksonville, Texas, is a Social Work major with aspirations of becoming a social worker, as well as plans to found her own non-profit organization for young girls. In addition to her service as Miss UNCF, she also serves as the Texas College Choir Alto Section Leader, as well as the Social Work Student Association President. Miss High is also a member of the Alpha Tau Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated.
Her value as an ambassador for the College is evidenced by her recent feature in the December 2024 edition of HBCU Her Voice Magazine, a publication dedicated to celebrating the powerful stories and achievements of women within the HBCU community. Within each issue, the publication highlights and brings a voice to the diverse experiences, challenges, and successes of women who are HBCU students, faculty, alumni, and supporters, showcasing their impact across various fields. Moreover, HBCU Her Voice Magazine serves as a platform for empowerment, education, and celebration by connecting readers to the strength, wisdom, and legacy of women from the HBCU community to inspire the next generation of leaders and changemakers.
Miss High was selected to be featured in the magazine's section titled "Celebrating the Now of HBCUs," which spotlights current HBCU students, their respective institutions, and their experiences, as well as other personal insights. Miss High's four-page feature in the publication, the largest spread of the students, detailed a multitude of items such as a brief biography, her career aspirations, her experience at Texas College, her challenges and triumphs that have led to her academic success, the importance of HBCUs and representation, and her faith in God, as well as her motivation and role model—her grandmother.
"I am extremely honored to be featured in HBCU Her Voice and to have the opportunity to represent Texas College," commented Miss High. "I absolutely adore Texas College. Genuinely, I love everything that Texas College stands for and everything that the College has given me. I am truly thankful for this opportunity to serve."
As Texas College’s Miss UNCF, Miss High attended the UNCF National Pre-Alumni Council (PAC) Leadership Conference in Memphis, Tennessee, at the end of February. As part of the conference, each institution’s queen philanthropically compete against one another in the annual Miss National UNCF Service Project; this year’s project supported Memphis women and families in need with self-care necessities (e.g., over-the-counter medicines, first aid kits, personal and feminine hygiene products, books). Through concerted efforts with the PAC, Miss High galvanized Texas College students, faculty, staff, and alumni to support this endeavor. And, as a result of Miss High’s leadership, Texas College collected over 1,000 items to support those in need, which positioned her and the PAC as first place winners for the service project.
In addition to her successful service project, Miss High also secured the title of third runner-up in the prestigious Miss National UNCF Coronation. And, as Texas College’s Miss UNCF, Miss High was also selected to present an award at the Tyler Metro Chamber of Commerce’s Community Image Awards in April. The gala serves a platform to recognize and celebrate individuals, organizations, and businesses that have made significant contributions to the community and their respective industries.
As she has proven time after time, her stellar service as an ambassador for the College is invaluable and exemplifies the transformative experience and empowerment that Texas College affords.
