US EditionAfter Seeing Overwhelming Response, Burger King Rewards Dedicated Teen Who Rushed to Work After Graduating
- Mykale Baker, an 18-year-old Georgia teen, rushed to work at Burger King wearing his graduation medals hours after graduating high school on May 21, 2025.
- Baker's dedication to his job and teammates inspired a local mother, Maria Mendoza, to start a GoFundMe campaign to support his college education amid financial uncertainty.
- The fundraiser quickly raised over $190,000 after Baker's story went viral on social media, with a TikTok clip exceeding 4.4 million views and many well-wishers donating.
- Burger King and its Foundation recognized Baker's hard work by awarding him a $10,000 scholarship on June 2, 2025, while also honoring Mendoza's kindness and awarding a similar scholarship to fellow graduate Daizie Chavez.
- This recognition highlights the impact of responsibility and positivity, suggesting that Baker's story could inspire others facing similar challenges in balancing work and education.
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New York Post
UpstractBurger King employee Mykale Baker who rushed to work shift after high school graduation gifted $10K scholarship from fast-food giant
The Burger King Foundation awarded Mykale Baker $10,000 after his feel-good story went viral thanks in part to a local mom who noticed the teen's unusual work attire, a spokesperson told The Post.
Stranger raises $180k for Burger King employee after he works shift still in graduation gear
It's not uncommon for high school kids to work fast food jobs after school and on the weekends. Typically, when a student works while still attending high school, they usually take days off for special occasions like homecoming, prom, athletic obligations, and graduation. One student, Mykale Baker, took time off for his high school graduation but decided to head into work while still wearing his medals and graduation stole.The sight of a clearly…
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GNN readers loved the story of Mykale Baker, a teen who metaphorically leapt from atop the stage of his high school graduation right into the drive-thru window of his job at Burger King the same night. On Thursday, a Georgia mom who had watched both Baker’s graduation and Burger King heroics, set up a surprise […] The post GoFundMe for Teen Who Rushed to Work Instead of Partying After Graduation Skyrockets to $180K appeared first on Good News Ne…
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