Amén 🙏🏻 to that!! Kids and adults alike in this day and age in particular. Either way, it serves as a good and heartwarming reminder. God Bless that kid and that lady for seeing the potential in him to afford him that opportunity. What a true Blessing!! He’s a determined kid who seems to have goals in mind. Wonderful characteristics to have. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Please. In the richest country in the history of humanity, this shouldn't be happening. Americans always look on situations favorably because it shows "grit". Well, I guess in a sense, that's correct. Out of all industrialized nations, this is the "grittiest" for the common person, in this case, the common child.
I had a 17 year old have his mom call and cancel a contact lens appointment because he couldn't get a ride to our doctors office. He lived 7 minutes away....7 MINUTES AND HE COULDN'T WALK. So this child is going places ❤❤❤
He thought a full ride meant a ride to college..... between a car and a 4 year college education paid for, you got the better of the 2, but my guess is that transportation part will also come to you somehow. I am so impressed with his tenacity. I love seeing good things come to kids who truly need them and deserve them.
i had a car accident (small, no injuries) but my insurance company, Progressive, totaled my car.That was 3 months ago. I have not gotten another car yet. Instead i bought a new bicycle, I ride to and from work 5 days a week, to the grocery store, everywhere. People at work look down upon me, but IDGAF. PERSEVERANCE is what it's all about. So glad he got a full ride to college....the college president is right, its not all about your SAT scores or whatever, it's about your character. Half the battle is showing up. Well deserved Xavier!
Don't worry about those fools who might look down on u. U'll be on the rise and they'll be stuck in place too busy watching others to advance themselves.
You know he worked hard in school to want to get to his graduation... Kids who don't give 2 cents in school, wouldn't care about their diploma. The scholarship is such a great motivation for this young man to keep going... Don't stray, you got a great thing coming to you. I hope this university president will stay in his life and mentor him.
I love this story!! What a great child!! His family should be very proud of him!! So glad he got that scholarship, we need adults with that kind of fortitude!!! Congratulations young man!!!!!!!🎉
Kudos to Xavier for never giving up and may blessings continue to flow to you! Kudos to the president of the college for offering a full ride to Xavier!
The idea of a scholarship 4 years out is always crazy to me, you see it because of sports a lot. But in this case, I believe in the motivation of it. No judgment, but it's telling this young man realized his only way of getting there was walking. No adult he could call on to give him a short ride? Kind of heartbreaking. So I'm glad she came around and offered him this. Kind of a reason to keep grinding at such a young age, knowing he may not get it from anywhere else. Rise above, Xavier
Exactly. Why weren't any adults attending his graduation ceremony with him to celebrate and support him. Very sad. Even if a vehicle broke down the family could have taken public transportation TOGETHER. This is an example of why so many young people don't succeed.
@jada-roshaybethea5350 If I remember the story correctly when it was first posted last year at Xavier's graduation, he and his siblings are being raised by his grandfather (mom deceased etc). They're from a poor family. It was the grandfather's car (not a new fancy one) that wouldn't start when he was about to take Xavier to his graduation. Instead of missing his graduation, he decided to walk. From what I saw of the grandfather, I don't think he would have made the journey walking. I believe that after the story broke, Xavier was presented with a bicycle and his grandfather, a vehicle.. Go, check out the story. It will warm your heart 😊
@jada-roshaybethea5350 That's a very question. Where were his parents? No family at his graduation to cheer him on. We will never know th answer to these questions. I admire this young man and wish him well.
His grandfather raised him. I was raised by my grandma and didnt go to my high school graduation as none of my aunts and uncles that always lived off her even had her buying them cars would attend or bring her. My bf at the time was jealous I was 17 and he was 23 and never finished high school until I began being the teachers assistant in his class. Some people really have noone at the time my mom was alive but didnt drive and didnt care.
The story is also about President Smith, because in her presence, opportunities will rise! It's her job to recognize ways she can make this a better world, as she did by helping this young man who is a REAL go-getter!
I love this young man! I live in the St Louis area and heard about him when this first happened. I'm glad he's getting national exposure! I hope we hear more from him in the coming years. I know he'll do great things. So happy the university President was there that day!!
This is what you call Determination!! He wasn't going to allow anything to stop him from receiving his 8th grade diploma! He will do well! God bless and keep Xavier!!!🙌🏽💙🙏🏽
This young man…is an inspiration to ALL of us!! Dreams do come tru when u put the effort into it!! Always stay humbled and kind!! Because THAT will get u places…in a positive way!!
This is a beautiful story and it is stories like this that should be headlined all over the country. This young man showed how dedicated he was and someone saw his dedication so he was rewarded for it. He and his parents should be very proud.
I encountered that work ethic in a mother and daughter who delivered my groceries this morning. She helped her mother put the groceries on my front porch. The mother said her daughter preferred to be out with her.
Congratulations young man. Keep it up and you will go far! We need more kids like you in our country today. God bless you and give you the strength to keep on going ❤
Thank you for producing and broadcasting this story. This young man is amazingly mature, disciplined, brilliant, and convicted. His mind and heart are determined, and he is totally impervious to believing that he is anything other than…pricelessly excellent.
Just about the time that i'm about to give up on today's young people along comes this young man with more maturity than many adults of today. He knows who he is. And he knows what do you wants
Absolutely fantastic Xavier Jones!!! I know there’s nothing you can’t achieve. Keep going & may God Bless You every step of the way. Cheers to Colin Smith; just beautiful.
The compassion of the school President ❤ really touched me, I'm so glad things happened the way the did that day! God bless them both, I want to be able to give back like this one day! Children are our future!
He got what he needed, and not what he wanted. He wouldn’t have any use for a car at 8th grade bc of his age, but he needed to know his future educational journey is waiting on him. I pray he gets there. I’m sending him a big hug. And a great “thank You “ to this awesome lady for making such a great contribution to his future.
Yes, Yes Xavier you showed preservation. God Bless you young man. Congratulations 🎉. You deserve it young man! You have a bright future, you have character. May God Forever Bless you. Excellent story. Tired of the negativity. ❤
Bless his heart. What a good boy. So proud of him. I wish him the best of luck. He deserves the best job he could have the nicest life with. I truly believe he will succeed. People are cheering you on.
In Europe it's normal to walk (not that many people walk six miles). You don't get looked down upon. Shows the influence of the car industry in America. Well done, young man
I live in Germany. The kids don't walk to school, they take public transport. They ride the U-Bahn or subway along with city buses.Their tickets are subsidised by us taxpayers.
I wonder why FOX didn't report such a positive story about a young black child to contrast with their many, many UA-cam channels that only feature black people committing crime, often in blue states..
Thanks Young Man. My car broke down yesterday on my way to work and I got a ride in. Was going to take the day off today, but have decided I am going to walk the 6 miles so I can Show Up! I won't get anything special, not even appreciation. But I will be getting the holiday pay for next week because of it.
From 1st to 4th grade I walked 1.5 miles to my village school, but for middle and highschool I had to walk 6-7 miles to reach the bus and then have a 40 minute ride to the city, and just now when I got my highschool diploma I also got my drivers license ... damn
This young man was raised the right way
BRAVO!💯
A lot of kids nowadays could learn from this young man. His determination paid off.
EVEN US ADULTS
Amén 🙏🏻 to that!! Kids and adults alike in this day and age in particular. Either way, it serves as a good and heartwarming reminder. God Bless that kid and that lady for seeing the potential in him to afford him that opportunity. What a true Blessing!! He’s a determined kid who seems to have goals in mind. Wonderful characteristics to have. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Please.
In the richest country in the history of humanity, this shouldn't be happening.
Americans always look on situations favorably because it shows "grit". Well, I guess in a sense, that's correct.
Out of all industrialized nations, this is the "grittiest" for the common person, in this case, the common child.
I had a 17 year old have his mom call and cancel a contact lens appointment because he couldn't get a ride to our doctors office. He lived 7 minutes away....7 MINUTES AND HE COULDN'T WALK. So this child is going places ❤❤❤
You can too
He thought a full ride meant a ride to college..... between a car and a 4 year college education paid for, you got the better of the 2, but my guess is that transportation part will also come to you somehow. I am so impressed with his tenacity. I love seeing good things come to kids who truly need them and deserve them.
Im looking forward to hearing more about this young man in 4-8 years🎉
I'm hoping for updates on how he's doing and all the goals he's achieving too.
God Bless that young Man and that Woman that saw the need to to help
Amen.
“If you really like want to do something, then you have to work hard for it.”
Just an amazing young man.
i had a car accident (small, no injuries) but my insurance company, Progressive, totaled my car.That was 3 months ago. I have not gotten another car yet. Instead i bought a new bicycle, I ride to and from work 5 days a week, to the grocery store, everywhere. People at work look down upon me, but IDGAF.
PERSEVERANCE is what it's all about. So glad he got a full ride to college....the college president is right, its not all about your SAT scores or whatever, it's about your character. Half the battle is showing up. Well deserved Xavier!
Don't worry about those fools who might look down on u. U'll be on the rise and they'll be stuck in place too busy watching others to advance themselves.
If you’re FAITHFUL with the little things…then you’ll be FAITHFUL with MUCH!! 🙆🏻♀️🤍🤍🤍🙏🏽
What bike do you recommend? Hybrid?
Respect
@CBS, please keep us posted on this young man and a follow up feature at his graduation in 4 years 🎉
May God bless and keep him. Continue to reach for the stars, young man. You got this.
Amen
Amen!!
Amen
Determination and dedication!!!!
So True .❤
*BRAVO... to Xavier and this wonderful Ms Smith for recognizing this young man's outstanding character!*
Let this go viral!! Congrats young man. Keep walking forward.
Amazing story. That kind of determination will take him incredibly far. It already has
We need tons more young people like him.
Thanks to the colleges President, for observing the heart of this young man.
You know he worked hard in school to want to get to his graduation... Kids who don't give 2 cents in school, wouldn't care about their diploma.
The scholarship is such a great motivation for this young man to keep going... Don't stray, you got a great thing coming to you. I hope this university president will stay in his life and mentor him.
Yes! He was determined and he did it! He didn't give up! That is beautiful 😢 God please protect his mind
This is such an inspiration. Good luck to you, Xavier!
I love this story!! What a great child!! His family should be very proud of him!! So glad he got that scholarship, we need adults with that kind of fortitude!!! Congratulations young man!!!!!!!🎉
There are some good kids and parents out there. He is one of them . Someone has instilled that in him. Lets keep finding and encouraging them.🎉🎉😊😊😊
Kudos to Xavier for never giving up and may blessings continue to flow to you! Kudos to the president of the college for offering a full ride to Xavier!
This young man deserved this scholarship. I Pray nothing but blessings for him❤🙏🏽♥️🙏🏽♥️
The idea of a scholarship 4 years out is always crazy to me, you see it because of sports a lot. But in this case, I believe in the motivation of it. No judgment, but it's telling this young man realized his only way of getting there was walking. No adult he could call on to give him a short ride? Kind of heartbreaking. So I'm glad she came around and offered him this. Kind of a reason to keep grinding at such a young age, knowing he may not get it from anywhere else. Rise above, Xavier
Exactly. Why weren't any adults attending his graduation ceremony with him to celebrate and support him. Very sad. Even if a vehicle broke down the family could have taken public transportation TOGETHER. This is an example of why so many young people don't succeed.
Believe it not, some of us don’t have any family to support us, cuz they don’t care about anyone else except themselves and their own kids.
@jada-roshaybethea5350 If I remember the story correctly when it was first posted last year at Xavier's graduation, he and his siblings are being raised by his grandfather (mom deceased etc). They're from a poor family. It was the grandfather's car (not a new fancy one) that wouldn't start when he was about to take Xavier to his graduation. Instead of missing his graduation, he decided to walk. From what I saw of the grandfather, I don't think he would have made the journey walking.
I believe that after the story broke, Xavier was presented with a bicycle and his grandfather, a vehicle.. Go, check out the story. It will warm your heart 😊
@jada-roshaybethea5350 That's a very question. Where were his parents? No family at his graduation to cheer him on. We will never know th answer to these questions. I admire this young man and wish him well.
His grandfather raised him. I was raised by my grandma and didnt go to my high school graduation as none of my aunts and uncles that always lived off her even had her buying them cars would attend or bring her. My bf at the time was jealous I was 17 and he was 23 and never finished high school until I began being the teachers assistant in his class. Some people really have noone at the time my mom was alive but didnt drive and didnt care.
Someone taught him the value of pressing on. God Bless that person/s.
I am so proud of this young man! I’ve known children who would not walk one mile. God bless him and his family.
!!YOU MADE US ALL PROUD!!! KEEP UP THE HARD WORK!!!😊
What a wonderful child! I pray he does well in high school, college and beyond!!
That kid has the right idea. He already knows the kind of person he is and the kind of person he wants to be.
The story is also about President Smith, because in her presence, opportunities will rise! It's her job to recognize ways she can make this a better world, as she did by helping this young man who is a REAL go-getter!
It warms my heart to know that this industrious young man is being blessed!
You don’t see that kind of devotion much anymore!
Thank you parents for raising this intelligent, hardworking,young man.
He is going places.
I want to help this young man.😊
This here is a kid who put himself on the right track to success.
What an amazing young man! I wish the best for him! Keep reaching for the stars and God bless you! 😊💙
Yes, the tears are flowing for this amazing young man who I pray will do great things!!
What a special child! 👍🏻
So happy for him. And so happy that someone recognized his efforts. She too is a wonderful human.
I love this young man! I live in the St Louis area and heard about him when this first happened. I'm glad he's getting national exposure! I hope we hear more from him in the coming years. I know he'll do great things. So happy the university President was there that day!!
Bravo! Congratulations young man! God bless you always with His love.
Thank you for posting this beautiful story. I wish this young man the very best in life.
Bless his sweet heart, he's going to do amazing things in his life, what a strong sense of motivation! What a great kid!
This is what you call Determination!! He wasn't going to allow anything to stop him from receiving his 8th grade diploma! He will do well! God bless and keep Xavier!!!🙌🏽💙🙏🏽
❤❤❤❤😭❤️❤️❤️❤️GOD IS SO GOOD. God bless this young man and the women who blessed him as well for having a humble heart 💖
This young man…is an inspiration to ALL of us!! Dreams do come tru when u put the effort into it!! Always stay humbled and kind!! Because THAT will get u places…in a positive way!!
Its so amazing! Makes me cry! God was with him! Determined to walk across that stage! What a blessing! So proud of him! Thank God for angels like her!
Brings me to tears. All the best, young man!
This is a beautiful story and it is stories like this that should be headlined all over the country. This young man showed how dedicated he was and someone saw his dedication so he was rewarded for it. He and his parents should be very proud.
Young man hang in there never look back bless you sugar.
I encountered that work ethic in a mother and daughter who delivered my groceries this morning. She helped her mother put the groceries on my front porch. The mother said her daughter preferred to be out with her.
God bless you, young man
Congratulations young man. Keep it up and you will go far! We need more kids like you in our country today. God bless you and give you the strength to keep on going ❤
Aww this melted my heart I love this kid he is amazing go big hun reach for the Stars baby cuz you deserve it❤
Thank you for producing and broadcasting this story. This young man is amazingly mature, disciplined, brilliant, and convicted. His mind and heart are determined, and he is totally impervious to believing that he is anything other than…pricelessly excellent.
True determination. God bless him
His dedication shows great promise! He is one amazing young man!
I don't even know this boy but i am so proud of him and would like to send out an awesome thank you to the president of the college.
Awesome I am in tears good luck to that young man praying for you and that God will keep him motivated
Just about the time that i'm about to give up on today's young people along comes this young man with more maturity than many adults of today. He knows who he is.
And he knows what do you wants
Wow❤this is beautiful. God bless him and President Smith. May He go far and do great things.
All jokes aside, I truly hope someone took Xavier home
You are truly a TESTIMONY!
Young man keep going and don't stop to reach your dreams and goals. From CA - I am rooting for you. God Bless.
My heart is full hearing about this amazing young man! Please continue feature updates on how he’s doing.
Absolutely fantastic Xavier Jones!!! I know there’s nothing you can’t achieve. Keep going & may God Bless You every step of the way. Cheers to Colin Smith; just beautiful.
The compassion of the school President ❤ really touched me, I'm so glad things happened the way the did that day! God bless them both, I want to be able to give back like this one day! Children are our future!
I pray for continued opportunity for this motivated young man. He is much deeper than his age would have him appear.
So many have such faith in you Xavier.
I see BIG things for this young man! BIG things! ❤❤❤
What a awesome kid. Smart and knows what he wants. Congratulations
Blessings to him and his grandfather! Someone wise is in his ears speaking wisdom.
Bless his heart. May all of his dreams come true and thank you to Mrs. Smith for recognizing and encouraging Xavier.
Amazing student and recruiter! Best wishes to both of them.
He got what he needed, and not what he wanted. He wouldn’t have any use for a car at 8th grade bc of his age, but he needed to know his future educational journey is waiting on him. I pray he gets there. I’m sending him a big hug. And a great “thank You “ to this awesome lady for making such a great contribution to his future.
I applaud this young man w/a standing ovation!
Bless him ❤ …. I wish him all the best.
Wow, whoever wrote that last line did a phenomenal job.
Yes, Yes Xavier you showed preservation. God Bless you young man. Congratulations 🎉. You deserve it young man! You have a bright future, you have character. May God Forever Bless you. Excellent story. Tired of the negativity. ❤
FELLA WAS ON A MISSION... AND
*MISSION ACCOMPLISHED & MORE*
GOD BLESS YOU 🙏
I love this little boy. He's character is one we should all strive to be. Best of Luck lil man.....Go Far and Succeed 🙏🏼💪
God bless him and protect him forever.
Great story. I'm so glad to finally see a positive story about our black children.
Bless his heart. What a good boy. So proud of him.
I wish him the best of luck. He deserves the best job he could have the nicest life with.
I truly believe he will succeed. People are cheering you on.
Ohhh and thank God for The Angel Mrs. Smith!! Full Ride to an HBCU!!! Love this!! Keep making a difference in the lives of others!!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
CONGRATULATIONS ZAVIER!!! YOU ARE AN AWESOME YOUNG MAN!! KEEP STRIVING AND BECOME THE ENGINEER YOU ARE DESIRING TO BE!!!👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
What a young miracle. Blessings young man ❤
In Europe it's normal to walk (not that many people walk six miles). You don't get looked down upon. Shows the influence of the car industry in America. Well done, young man
Because it walkable try to walk or cross a street in America you see why people don’t walk
I live in Germany. The kids don't walk to school, they take public transport. They ride the U-Bahn or subway along with city buses.Their tickets are subsidised by us taxpayers.
It's not normal to have to walk for two hours to get to school in Germany, come on.
@@davidhadden-ii5hs Of course kids walk too, or go by bike.
And if you know history about African Americans and walking. You will understand him and why he should never want to walk anywhere
Determination and dedication, Divine Favor for this young man 💕💕💕
Wonderful story! bless you young man. Keep your head up... You have got this!!
So happy for this young man!
Beautiful story. God bless this young black king
I wonder why FOX didn't report such a positive story about a young black child to contrast with their many, many UA-cam channels that only feature black people committing crime, often in blue states..
Thanks Young Man. My car broke down yesterday on my way to work and I got a ride in. Was going to take the day off today, but have decided I am going to walk the 6 miles so I can Show Up! I won't get anything special, not even appreciation. But I will be getting the holiday pay for next week because of it.
You're amazing Xavier! We are all cheering for you, for a bright future and for your success!!! Never give up, always show up!
This kid has wisdom! If you want something you have to work hard for it!❤❤❤❤ God bless him
This young knows the meaning of perseverance, you hang in there. Kudos to him. 😊
I am so proud of this amazing young man! May God continue to protect and bless this awesome you man😊
This story literally took my breath away. SMH.
Xavier is simply stellar. ✨
Such a smart young man!
What a well spoken young man. Good for him. Well done!!!!
Congrats, Xavior! Well done! I pray for many blessings for ur life and I hope to see updates on how and what ur doing. ❤
This story is truly inspiring!
From this Collin Jones to those two, God Bless that amazing awesome young man!!!!! 😇
From 1st to 4th grade I walked 1.5 miles to my village school, but for middle and highschool I had to walk 6-7 miles to reach the bus and then have a 40 minute ride to the city, and just now when I got my highschool diploma I also got my drivers license ... damn