Miss North Carolina, Jessica Jacobs, grew up in the 'Furniture Capital of the World," High Point, NC. She trained and performed with the High Point Ballet from her elementary school days to the day she graduated from Ledford High School in 2002.

Jacobs is a lifelong Tar Heel fan and UNC-CH Journalism school alum; however, in May 2007 she finished her first year as a graduate student of organizational communication at NC State University where she is a full tuition scholar and public speaking instructor.

Jacobs founded the “Read to Me” literacy program in Davidson and Randolph Counties and will work to develop the program throughout North Carolina. As Miss North Carolina, Jacobs is also an ambassador and fund raiser for the Children’s Miracle Network. Jacobs will compete for the title of Miss America early next year.