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Destyni Tyree

June 27, 2016 in Modern Worthies

Destyni Tyree

Homeless Teen Who Became Prom Queen, Got Full Scholarship to College

After Tyree's mother lost her job, the family moved into a homeless shelter. Despite this setback, Tyree graduated from high school with a 4.0 GPA, earning a full-ride scholarship to college, along with being the prom queen, cheerleading captain, while also working 25 hours a week.

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