June 5th 2024.
LeBron James is beaming with pride as he celebrates the first student from his I Promise School to graduate from college. It's a monumental moment for both the student, Anthony Claytor, and the school located in Akron, Ohio. LeBron took to social media to share his excitement and congratulate the young man on his incredible achievement.
"Congratulations, Anthony!" exclaimed the father of three. "So proud of you, young [king]." LeBron's tweet was accompanied by a link to a video showcasing Claytor's success.
Claytor was part of a program at Kent State University that offers free tuition and room and board to the first class of I Promise students. The LeBron James Family Foundation released a video highlighting Claytor's journey and the impact the school has had on his life.
"I was honestly very surprised...I never thought that I would be able to go to Kent State," expressed the 21-year-old, who graduated early. "The promise I made to myself when I accepted this scholarship was to become a better individual, to finish college so that I can live a better lifestyle. So far, I believe I have kept this promise."
The I Promise School's mission is to positively influence the lives of children and young adults through education and co-curricular activities. The school offers "wraparound support" to its students, including family resources and promoting character-building as part of the learning environment. Students also receive free meals, tuition, uniforms, a bicycle, and transportation within two miles of the school.
The school, which opened in 2018, aims to help school-age children from underserved backgrounds in James' hometown of Akron, Ohio. It also provides job placement services for parents to obtain their GEDs. Claytor is the first of many college graduates to come from the I Promise School, and he hopes to inspire others to follow in his footsteps. With his degree in criminology and justice studies, he aspires to become a Secret Service agent.
In a heartwarming turn of events, another student from a similar background recently made headlines for graduating as the valedictorian of her high school while living in a homeless shelter. These stories serve as a reminder of the power of education and the importance of providing opportunities for all children to succeed.
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