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News18
2 days ago
- Business
- News18
Teen's Video Working At Burger King After Graduation Ceremony Goes Viral, Helps Raise Fund
Last Updated: Just hours after graduating from Mills Creek High School on May 21, Mykale Baker was spotted working at a Dacula Burger King, handling the late-night rush. An 18-year-old high school graduate in Georgia, US, has gone viral for starting work at Burger King immediately after collecting his diploma at the graduation ceremony. He has been receiving kindness from the internet. Mykale Baker was back flipping burgers, dressed in his graduation clothes. His story touched a local mom, who set up a secret fundraiser for his college education. The 'From Burger King to a College Dream" fund has since surged to nearly $176,000 (Rs 1.5 crore) as of Monday morning. The fundraiser initially aimed to raise $60,000 (Rs 51.3 lakh) but quickly surpassed its goal, thanks to the community's enthusiasm and admiration for Mykale Baker's dedication to work and education. 'I feel happy. I just want to say thank you to my parents and all the people who see the good in me and believe in me, and donated all that money to me," Baker told 11 Alive. NEW: Fundraiser for Georgia teen who went to Burger King after graduation tops $130K — and still risingBaker, 18, had just graduated from Mill Creek High School hours earlier He picked up a shift at the Burger King in Dacula, Georgia, on May 21 after noticing a late-night rush… — Unlimited L's (@unlimited_ls) May 31, 2025 Just hours after graduating from Mills Creek High School on May 21, Mykale Baker was spotted working at a Dacula Burger King, handling the late-night rush. He was still wearing his graduation stole and medals under his plastic gloves as he bagged orders. Baker's humility and strong work ethic caught the attention of Maria Mendoza, a customer at the Burger King outlet. She recorded a video of him working and posted it on social media, which quickly went viral. 'While many graduates spent the night celebrating with friends and family, one young man quietly showed the world what determination looks like. Just after receiving his diploma, still proudly wearing his medal, he reported to his shift at Burger King," read the GoFundMe page description, set up by Ms Mendoza. 'He didn't do it for attention. He doesn't even know his story went viral. But thousands of people were moved by his dedication, humility, and work ethic," it added. When Mendoza returned to the Burger King and showed Baker the thousands of dollars raised for his future, he was overwhelmed with emotion and broke down in tears. In a second heartwarming video, he was seen hugging both his mother and Ms Mendoza, touched by the kindness of strangers.
NDTV
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Teen Flips Burgers In Graduation Cap And Gown, Internet Goes Wild With Rs 1.5 Crore College Fund
A high school teenager in the US state of Georgia who immediately went to work at Burger King after collecting his diploma at the graduation ceremony has been receiving kindness from the internet. Mykale Baker, 18, was back flipping burgers, dressed in his graduation clothes, when his story caught a local mom's eye who secretly set up a fundraiser for his college education. The "From Burger King to a College Dream" fund started for him has skyrocketed to nearly Rs 1.5 crore ($176,000) as of Monday (Jun 2) morning. The online fundraiser was intended to raise Rs 51.3 lakh ($60,000) only, but inspired by Mr Baker's humble attitude towards work and studies, it exceeded the goal within days of being set up. "I feel happy. I just want to say thank you to my parents and all the people that see the good in me and believe in me, and donated all that money to me," Mr Baker told 11 Alive. Mr Baker graduated from Mills Creek High School on May 21 and was seen hours later at the Burger King in Dacula to cater to the late-night rush. He was still wearing his graduation stole and medals while donning plastic gloves to bag orders at the fast food joint. Mr Baker's quiet demeanour and work ethic caught Maria Mendoza's eye, who was in the outlet at the time. She recorded a video and posted it on social media, where it instantly went viral. "While many graduates spent the night celebrating with friends and family, one young man quietly showed the world what determination looks like. Just after receiving his diploma, still proudly wearing his medal, he reported to his shift at Burger King," read the GoFundMe page description, set up by Ms Mendoza. "He didn't do it for attention. He doesn't even know his story went viral. But thousands of people were moved by his dedication, humility, and work ethic," it added. A few days later, Ms Mendoza returned to the Burger King and showed Mr Baker the thousands of dollars raised for his future. The teen was brought to tears over the generosity of the kind stranger and the internet and offered hugs to both his mother and Ms Mendoza in a second heartfelt video.
Sky News AU
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Sky News AU
Burger King employee who worked last-minute shift in graduation clothes after his high school ceremony gets $22K in donations
From walking the line to working it! A freshly graduated Georgia high schooler collected his diploma and got back to work slinging burgers at Burger King just hours after the ceremony– inspiring a local mom to raise thousands for his college education. Mykale Baker picked up a shift at the Dacula, Georgia, restaurant where he worked after seeing the late-night rush on May 21. The 18-year-old had graduated from Mills Creek High School hours earlier and was still wearing his graduation stole and medals while donning plastic gloves to bag orders at the fast food joint. Baker's attire caught the attention of eagle-eyed customer, Maria Mendoza, who recorded a TikTok of the hard-working employee who decided to hustle and delay his well-earned summer vacation. 'While many graduates spent the night celebrating with friends and family, one young man quietly showed the world what determination looks like,' Mendoza wrote on GoFundMe. 'Just after receiving his diploma—still proudly wearing his medals—he reported to his shift at Burger King.' Mendoza's drive-thru interaction with Baker took place around 10 p.m. after she saw her daughter graduate from the same Hoschton school located about 40 miles northeast of Atlanta. Mendoza's 20-second clip of Baker has been viewed over 3 million times. 'He didn't do it for attention. He doesn't even know his story went viral. But thousands of people were moved by his dedication, humility, and work ethic,' she wrote. Mendoza was captivated by Baker's 'radiating joy' and politeness, which inspired her to start the crowdfunding campaign. The GoFundMe has garnered over $22,000 ($34,000 AUD), and all the money will be given to Baker so he can pursue his college dreams. 'His dedication and quiet strength really moved me. I felt called to do something to recognize that,' she told 11 Alive. 'I'm just grateful I got to do something for him.' On May 26, Mendoza returned to the Burger King and showed Baker the thousands of dollars raised for his future. The teen was brought to tears over the generosity of the nearly thousand donors and offered hugs to both his mother and Mendoza in a second heartfelt video posted to TikTok. Baker revealed the uncertainty he faced post-graduation because of financial restrictions, but was hoping to go to a trade school. 'Thank you so much, I was thinking of taking a gap year because I didn't have money for school, but thank you to all of you now, I might actually go straight to technical college and get my mechanical (sic),' he said, addressing Mendoza's TikTok followers. 'I never thought this would happen to me, I'm very thankful,' Baker added, fighting through tears. Originally published as Burger King employee who worked last-minute shift in graduation clothes after his high school ceremony gets $34,000 in donations
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Burger King Employee Gifted Over $40K In Donations After Working On Graduation Day
A Georgia teenager has been gifted over $40K, and counting, in GoFundMe donations after working a Burger King shift in his graduation clothes. Eighteen-year-old Mykale Baker of Georgia, had every reason to celebrate on May 21. The Mills Creek High School senior had just walked across the graduation stage, donning medals earned through years of hard work. But instead of heading to parties or family gatherings like many of his peers, Baker reported to his late-night shift at Burger King — still in his graduation attire, minus the robe. His quiet act of dedication didn't go unnoticed. Maria Mendoza, a fellow Mills Creek parent whose daughter graduated that same day, happened to be a customer that night. Struck by the young man's work ethic, she recorded a 20-second TikTok video of him bagging orders behind the counter. The clip quickly went viral, racking up over three million views and inspiring Mendoza to start a GoFundMe campaign for Baker. 'While many graduates spent the night celebrating with friends and family, one young man quietly showed the world what determination looks like,' Mendoza wrote on GoFundMe. 'Just after receiving his diploma—still proudly wearing his medals—he reported to his shift at Burger King.' 'He didn't do it for attention. He doesn't even know his story went viral. But thousands of people were moved by his dedication, humility, and work ethic,' she added. Mendoza later told 11 Alive, 'His dedication and quiet strength really moved me. I felt called to do something to recognize that. I'm just grateful I got to do something for him.' On May 26, Mendoza surprised Baker with the donations raised, bringing both him and his mother to tears — a moment that was also shared on TikTok. The emotional reveal served as a reminder of how a simple act of commitment can ripple across the internet and touch countless lives. Baker, who hopes to attend trade school and study mechanics, was deeply moved by the outpouring of support. 'Thank you so much, I was thinking of taking a gap year because I didn't have money for school, but thank you to all of you now, I might actually go straight to technical college and get my mechanical,' he said to Mendoza's TikTok followers. 'I never thought this would happen to me, I'm very thankful,' Baker added, fighting through tears. The moment was the culmination of a feel-good story that reminds us that work ethic and hustle doesn't go unnoticed and can be rewarded when we least expect it. VIBE extends our congratulations to Mykale Brown and the rest of the graduates of the Class of '25. More from Late Adult Film Star Sophia Leone's Cause Of Death Revealed 310babii Receives Platinum Plaque At His High School Graduation Janelle Monáe And John Legend Address Loyola Marymount University Class Of 2024
