Harris County High School graduate selected as a White House HBCU scholar

COLUMBUS, Ga. (WTVM) - Jamyra Hayes, a 2020 graduate of Harris County High School, has been recognized as a White House Initiative on Historically Black Colleges and Universities Scholar for 2023.

A student at Fort Valley State University, Hayes’ selection for this honor is a testament to her academic achievements, leadership skills, and dedication to civic engagement.

As part of the program, she had the opportunity to visit Washington DC, where she explored iconic sites and attended a dinner at the residence of Vice President Kamala Harris in celebration of Black History Month on February 29, 2024.

Hayes joins a cohort of 102 scholars from 29 states and countries, representing a record number of institutions, with more than 70 percent of participants hailing from Historically Black Colleges and Universities.

Hayes, a senior Business Administration and Management major is the daughter of Melissa Gates and James Hayes, both distinguished graduates of Harris County High School.