Tori Jarrett earns National American Miss NC crown

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Tori Jarrett of Charlotte won the National American Miss North Carolina title in June. Jarrett, 20, is a junior at Spelman College in Atlanta.

Tori Jarrett of Charlotte won the National American Miss North Carolina crown in July. 

Jarrett, a 2023 Cato Middle College High School graduate, will represent North Carolina at the National American Miss national competition in Orlando, Florida in November. The Spelman College junior won several optional competitions, including first in Spokesmodel and Casual Wear Modeling and first runner-up in Miss Personality.

“Winning this title feels like a full-circle moment,” Jarrett, 20, said. “I’ve always believed in using your gifts to serve others, and I’m so excited to take this platform and pour back into the community that made me...I want to use this moment to uplift youth voices, advocate for sustainability, and show young girls what’s possible when you lead with heart, hustle, and purpose.”

Jarrett, who is pursuing a degree in chemistry at Spelman, is president of Spelman Sisters of STEM, co-president of Planned Parenthood Generation Action and founder of Beauty & Brains, a nonprofit that introduces girls to science through hands-on beauty workshops. She is author of a children’s book, “The Recycling Rhythm of Rosie & Ron,” which teaches environmental literacy through storytelling and was invited to speak at the UNCF Mayors’ Masked Ball.

National American Miss awards more than $1.5 million in cash, scholarships, and prizes annually to support the growth and development of young women nationally. Pageants are held in every state for girls and women ages 4-39 across seven age divisions. 

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