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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsFirst grader who wore mask for his school picture receives scholarships!
A first grader who went viral for wearing a mask for his school portrait, claiming that its what his mom wanted him to do, has now raised over $30,000 toward his college fund.
https://www.bet.com/news/national/2021/10/02/first-grader-mask-school-portrait-scholarship.html
Such a beautiful child and good job listening to your mom!
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First grader who wore mask for his school picture receives scholarships! (Original Post)
Heartstrings
Oct 2021
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3catwoman3
(23,973 posts)1. Superb outcome.
The scholarship notwithstanding, his mom will treasure this photo forever.
MustLoveBeagles
(11,592 posts)2. This little boy is smarter than many adults
SCantiGOP
(13,869 posts)3. Good for him
It is said that virtue is its own reward, but in this case it is also worth $30,000.
LetMyPeopleVote
(145,130 posts)4. This young man deserves this scholarship
Jerry2144
(2,099 posts)5. The kids are all right
Parents, not so much.
Leghorn21
(13,524 posts)6. This little fella just
OWNS ME
So glad for future plans unfolding so beautifully!!
So glad for future plans unfolding so beautifully!!
brer cat
(24,560 posts)7. K&R
iluvtennis
(19,850 posts)8. Love this story. I know his parents are beaming. n/t
WhiskeyGrinder
(22,327 posts)9. People donated money because he wore a mask?
MLAA
(17,285 posts)10. I sure did. 🙂
He (a first grader) wore a mask in his school picture because his mom told him not to take it off. Adorable kid who followed her instructions to the letter.
Deuxcents
(16,190 posts)11. Thanks for the follow up
With this little guy .. a great start to his bright future.. would love if we could keep up with his adventures.
Rhiannon12866
(205,237 posts)12. K&R! Oh, such good news for this adorable - and obedient - little boy!
AllaN01Bear
(18,167 posts)13. eggscllent.