On our trip to and from Colorado we passed through part of St. Louis. Last year we stopped and saw the arch, this year we only stopped at the famous arches of McDonalds for some breakfast.
Only a couple weeks earlier I had read the story of a boy, Xavier Jones, who had no way of getting to his middle school graduation. It was six miles away and his grandfather's car had broken down. He wanted to walk across the stage at graduation, so he decided to walk to the ceremony. He used google maps to find a path to school and with his brother and friend they walked 2 1/2 hours to the graduation. Below is his picture getting his diploma
He received a standing ovation and the was awarded a full college scholarship. Harris Stowe University President, Dr. Latonia Collins Smith said, "When I heard that story and to see that young man who was so bright and excited and driven, it spoke volumes to me. It spoke resilience, persistence, perseverance." When he was told he was getting a free ride to college he thought at first he was getting transportation to college.
Going the extra mile is always a plus and we need more of it from people of all ages in all fields. At fourteen years old, this young man earned something very valuable and hopefully inspired others by his persistence.
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