'Hidden America' UPDATE: Student from struggling HS beats odds, graduates college (Nightline)

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  • Опубликовано: 6 фев 2025
  • Christine Holland, then a senior, was part of the special ABC News "Hidden America" report on Strawberry Mansion High School.

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  • @gabriellejohnson7003
    @gabriellejohnson7003 6 лет назад +1420

    “We don’t want nobody hitting Diane all of y’all back up”

    • @nicolea5279
      @nicolea5279 6 лет назад +73

      Gabrielle Johnson I loved her

    • @auntmelisa8689
      @auntmelisa8689 5 лет назад +68

      I loved her too!! Wonder how she’s doing

    • @cindym.8128
      @cindym.8128 5 лет назад +13

      ikr omg

    • @kiaq1153
      @kiaq1153 3 года назад +1

      idk, diane could use a push or two

    • @tellthetruthtrish
      @tellthetruthtrish 4 месяца назад +1

      I come back to this video just for that scene

  • @lxspa529
    @lxspa529 5 лет назад +845

    I’m soooooo proud of the young lady that graduated. She took full advantage of that scholarship. I was wondering if she graduated. Yes sis!!! A degree in accounting, she will be able to send her kids wherever they want to go, I hope she pays it forward.

  • @joeytennant6385
    @joeytennant6385 7 лет назад +557

    Greatest principal of all time

  • @OneLoveLawnGroveCity
    @OneLoveLawnGroveCity 7 лет назад +1483

    But what happen to the girl where her dad was the only one to show up ? that was a very good story in the first airing

    • @minipony1722
      @minipony1722 7 лет назад +522

      She went to college on full scholarship and to got science bachelor’s and another scholarship

    • @charlievelasquez7670
      @charlievelasquez7670 7 лет назад +64

      Mini Pony wow good for her

    • @TencupsGaming
      @TencupsGaming 6 лет назад +18

      Charlie Velasquez what's her full name?

    • @tas-life231
      @tas-life231 6 лет назад +22

      Mini Pony
      I was wondering thank God for her

    • @mtrina2715
      @mtrina2715 6 лет назад +8

      OneLove Lawn LLC that was so special to me

  • @lisamichele2211
    @lisamichele2211 7 лет назад +358

    Thank God for the dad that was there for his daughter.

  • @cedricro.9909
    @cedricro.9909 6 лет назад +455

    God bless that principal, Diane Sawyer and those who contributed to the plight of that school. Above all, to Drake who among many rappers prove that rap music is not all about negativity. Many rappers give back to their communities. Much success to all those students who strive to educate and better themselves.

    • @lelabrooks04
      @lelabrooks04 5 лет назад +9

      You are right. A friend of mine daughter attended Howard Univ. She received help from Jayz. Now she is a lawyer with Google in Cali

    • @kimthreadgold2755
      @kimthreadgold2755 2 года назад +4

      @Yoshi Tekashi
      It sends a message that people believe in them and want to help. Rapper, doctor...money is needed and saves lives..

  • @daughterofsarah2793
    @daughterofsarah2793 6 лет назад +293

    I am happy for that young lady who got her scholarships😢

  • @Forthewin1436
    @Forthewin1436 6 лет назад +214

    YEEEEEEESSSSSSS!!!!!!I AM SO HAPPY FOR THEM!!!THIS BROUGHT TEARS TO MY EYES!!

  • @naijalovin
    @naijalovin 7 лет назад +364

    This made me so emotional. Thank you to everyone who contributed to the success of this school.

  • @miac.3315
    @miac.3315 6 лет назад +207

    Wow. A college graduate now. God bless her!!

  • @teehigh8012
    @teehigh8012 7 лет назад +218

    I'm not gonna lie my eyes got watery

  • @jacobnemeth7634
    @jacobnemeth7634 7 лет назад +86

    It's amazing how a bit of exposure helps. These kids lives have been changed and in a way, saved. Awesome

  • @jonathanlamas7004
    @jonathanlamas7004 5 лет назад +48

    That principal is the best ever she even inspires me to do better. I like the quote she said “if you give kids hope they can succeed”

  • @LIDABEAR
    @LIDABEAR 3 года назад +52

    College deposit fees are unnecessary. The fact that it took an opportunity away from someone because they cannot afford to pay is insane. 😔

    • @timbrown5576
      @timbrown5576 2 года назад +4

      I understand the deposit fees because each college has thousands of applicants for only a few spots and the deposit is the only way to ensure that spot.

  • @AirOnTheAir
    @AirOnTheAir 7 лет назад +229

    Jesus! This warmed my heart! I hope all of them at least graduated from high school.

  • @roseanneyn7952
    @roseanneyn7952 6 лет назад +175

    Amazing what “sharing the wealth” can do to change a small community and an individuals life, especially to those less fortunate or unable to leave poverty.

    • @swanoto6314
      @swanoto6314 4 года назад +4

      Yeah it's amazing that only one ABC News special aired and it brought so much positive change to that school.

  • @nakih2693
    @nakih2693 6 лет назад +40

    I’m in tears the things people take for granted this story really moved me.

  • @domojackson12
    @domojackson12 3 года назад +9

    Im literally crying. That principal deserves love and hugs. a noble prize. Kids born into unfortunate circumstances should recieve assistance and resources. Seeing her graduate brought tears to my eyes. so well deservedd

  • @smdhthisworld2986
    @smdhthisworld2986 4 года назад +47

    That's the problem. Parents they expect the school to raise their kids. They have to do their part also. One parent at meeting says everything

  • @edalys190
    @edalys190 7 лет назад +551

    drake is a beast, so sweet of him to do that

    • @melaniesky3184
      @melaniesky3184 7 лет назад +10

      Right! I was super surprised! Their school has totally turned around!

    • @jordanrose4981
      @jordanrose4981 7 лет назад +1

      Idalys Abrahams n

    • @tbmllc7114
      @tbmllc7114 6 лет назад +9

      Funny thing is this is meek mill old highschool

  • @onlethebest
    @onlethebest 6 лет назад +30

    What a wonderful person that principal is I started to cry when she whispered I love you💔

  • @ieshadavis587
    @ieshadavis587 7 лет назад +31

    Congrats honey! Her smile is amazing!! So glad she went to college.

  • @sandrafurlong2627
    @sandrafurlong2627 3 года назад +4

    I could not help but get emotional, what a great principal, I have so much admiration for her, one parent turned up for teacher parent day, that speaks volumes. My heart goes out to those pupils.

  • @alcd6333
    @alcd6333 6 лет назад +52

    Great job. Schools are supposed to be safe places to learn, not a war zone. Here's hoping Strawberry Mansion - and many other schools like it - continue to improve.

  • @sweetbeeluvera1450
    @sweetbeeluvera1450 5 лет назад +13

    we need to see more stories like this and more encouragement because a lot of kids are struggling to get to college and get through college or even eat through college!! so to see this gave me a little bit more faith in humanity!!

  • @deborahfrancois5596
    @deborahfrancois5596 4 года назад +6

    That is how we help our own, EDUCATION kudos to this principle God bless you mum

  • @elijahtorres2688
    @elijahtorres2688 3 года назад +3

    That was so sweet and touching of Linda Cliatt-Wayman to be Razzaq’s mentor after transferring schools and moving out of the city and for her to visit Christine at her college graduation. We need WAY MORE principals like her that show love, brave, gratitude, motivation, and care to students!!!

  • @ZanetkaPL
    @ZanetkaPL 5 лет назад +13

    I'm a teacher and I'm crying watching this

  • @simsisthebest66
    @simsisthebest66 4 года назад +10

    God bless her. This melted my heart. A strong, beautiful, determined, persevering young woman she got that diploma and you could tell by the look on her face when she was walking down the aisle that she grew significantly as an individual thru that entire journey... these kids are stronger than anyone will ever know. Pushing thru each and every day despite the challenges/struggles they face. God bless, Dios put your blessings on these children and this community and the adults who do their part

  • @sweetnostalgia6573
    @sweetnostalgia6573 7 лет назад +15

    Beautiful principal with an amazing heart. Drake was amazing too. I almost cried at what he did. If you kids who went and still attend this school are reading this. Keep moving forward, to not only make your lives better, but the lives and happiness of others better aswell.

  • @HEMORAGE12
    @HEMORAGE12 4 года назад +4

    My TEARS DROPPED when i saw her graduate in college... congratulation

  • @kurlykurlz614
    @kurlykurlz614 7 лет назад +64

    I'm crying 😭😭😭😭

  • @mobetta8431
    @mobetta8431 2 года назад

    Thank u to who ever blessed them all, Thank u Ms,Linda all because u really cared

  • @aura6485
    @aura6485 6 лет назад +16

    It was so hard not to cry while watching this. I have never seen schools this bad in England but I am extremely happy for all the students that were able to feel noticed. I wish them happiness and success in life! Honestly I wish I knew about the donations beforehand. In the UK we don't have to worry so much about paying for university since there is always student loans or alternatives to university like apprenticeships which still results in a degree.

  • @sandramungroking2018
    @sandramungroking2018 6 лет назад +1

    God Bless this principal..this shows what love and commitment can do

  • @isabellateodoro2057
    @isabellateodoro2057 7 лет назад +190

    Did anyone notice that guys hat at 6:31?😂

  • @mimi_n_emi8382
    @mimi_n_emi8382 5 лет назад +2

    Philly will always be my home.. Its nice to see people helping our youth

  • @Maria-kg1nh
    @Maria-kg1nh 7 лет назад +9

    wow....beautiful story!!!! heroes....our future is bright!!! one person and a community truly can make a difference in someone's life. God's love and blessings!!!

  • @ingridphillip5367
    @ingridphillip5367 2 года назад

    What a beautiful blessing I’m so inspired

  • @jeffreywaltiere4830
    @jeffreywaltiere4830 5 лет назад +7

    I'm so happy for Thank You All For Helping that young lady Christina Holland who is wonderful guests and she deserved because she was a hard worker ..God Bless Y'all

  • @traceyowenhughes9223
    @traceyowenhughes9223 4 года назад +1

    BRAVO..EDUCATION IS THE ESCAPE FROM POVERTY. HOW WONDERFUL IS THIS. KEEP WINNING

  • @karenmcgee1869
    @karenmcgee1869 4 года назад +4

    Such a beautiful story. ONLY GOD can put it on someone's heart like this principal to make a difference in these students' lives so they could succeed. Congratulations to Christina as well. I wish them all the best.

  • @tadiafoster4460
    @tadiafoster4460 3 года назад

    Blessings for this school and the principal. Much blessings!

  • @Nav02847
    @Nav02847 6 лет назад +73

    Why don’t they have different lunch periods?!?!?!

    • @edt501
      @edt501 5 лет назад +18

      I live around the corner from the school... I was told that the the school enrollment could be 1200 was less than 100..I guess there wasn't enough students to have different lunch periods

  • @TheJsote1988
    @TheJsote1988 7 лет назад +61

    looking for them better days. God is Good...

    • @SilenceTheGod
      @SilenceTheGod 7 лет назад

      Joel Sotelo your god is dead no one is listening to your prayers

    • @ashleydey9798
      @ashleydey9798 7 лет назад +10

      i am sick and tired of you type of people responding to people who are talking about god. if you didn't like that comment dont comment at all

    • @SilenceTheGod
      @SilenceTheGod 7 лет назад

      Ashley Dey fuck you and fuck your god

    • @SilenceTheGod
      @SilenceTheGod 7 лет назад

      Ashley Dey when did I say I was a atheist lol

    • @thesoverign9
      @thesoverign9 7 лет назад +5

      Silence The God emmantreele our god will never die! Shut up dude!!

  • @californiabodycamnetwork
    @californiabodycamnetwork 6 месяцев назад +4

    Drake really meant I love you when he came...

  • @jonnyhappyfeetgaming511
    @jonnyhappyfeetgaming511 5 лет назад +24

    6:30 the writing on that dude's hat.... 😂😂😂

  • @hockeygirl8401
    @hockeygirl8401 4 года назад +4

    👋🏾🙏🏾✊🏾🔥 The principle is amazing. It does it take a whole army, sometimes it takes one individual to come forth and care. I give my sister kudos all day. Also I’m very thankful for all the people that cared about these kids and prayed for these kids.

  • @mukbangyesplease4905
    @mukbangyesplease4905 5 лет назад +1

    This clip should have millions upon millions of views.

  • @Pigeon2u
    @Pigeon2u 3 года назад

    Thanks for those who have helped!

  • @sha11235
    @sha11235 2 года назад +1

    This shows we can help people find a way back if they want it. We can get rid of the problems if we try and care.

  • @ashleynicole3499
    @ashleynicole3499 6 лет назад +5

    way to go Christine. you are amazing

  • @angelamarie3617
    @angelamarie3617 5 лет назад +12

    That is so strange that the entire school has lunch at the same time. I've never ever heard of that before! That needs to be changed asap!!!

  • @MEZTLI2023
    @MEZTLI2023 3 года назад

    Watched part 1 and part 2. I’m in tears. I’m glad the school is no longer dangerous. 🙏🏻🥲

  • @superbratayley3783
    @superbratayley3783 7 лет назад +7

    This just shows you how much that if you believe in yourself you can do it.

  • @blacktinkerbell2324
    @blacktinkerbell2324 5 лет назад

    Thank you world!

  • @g.dollar2563
    @g.dollar2563 6 лет назад

    I'm so touched by this!!! Best wishes to the kids there!

  • @hottafyah663
    @hottafyah663 5 лет назад

    So beautiful this was the best response to this story. Help don't criticize!!!!

  • @tiffanygunter2778
    @tiffanygunter2778 7 лет назад +66

    yess... so happy for her

  • @substantialtess
    @substantialtess 5 лет назад +2

    Amazing. Awareness created change for this school ❤️

  • @lollipopcorndog
    @lollipopcorndog 3 года назад +2

    1:18 She’s a real one for guarding her

  • @blackwidow8467
    @blackwidow8467 6 лет назад +7

    ❤❤❤❤❤ RESTORED: My faith in humanity ❤👏🏼

  • @miriamschiro1773
    @miriamschiro1773 6 лет назад

    Someone had hope and persevered to help NO MATTER WHAT and that’s how they made it. Love you Linda Wayman 😭wish there was more people like you

  • @AlexRedwine910
    @AlexRedwine910 5 лет назад +4

    Omg I was hoping she ended up successful! Good for her 💕.
    I knew she would be okay. You go girl!

  • @markwells2514
    @markwells2514 2 года назад

    That's great that people in America saw this special and put their money where their mouth is, shows how together we are better !!

  • @jazminlee4938
    @jazminlee4938 6 лет назад +16

    super heartfelt moment until you see the guy's cap at 6:30 say 'Send Nudes' hahahaha

    • @smiley2477
      @smiley2477 5 лет назад

      Jazmin Lee I guess they had to lighten it up a little was getting too misty in there lol

  • @davidverettemboob1652
    @davidverettemboob1652 5 лет назад

    I began crying. Really touched my heart. Thank you Jesus.

  • @C2G2
    @C2G2 5 лет назад

    Nothing but praise 🙏🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿🙌🏿
    👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿❤️

  • @abigailogden6248
    @abigailogden6248 Год назад

    The power of good journalism

  • @Mark-kc5kq
    @Mark-kc5kq 6 лет назад +39

    Drake should’ve done gods plan music video in this school

  • @trizahmwangi5020
    @trizahmwangi5020 3 года назад

    This is some of the best news I've seen recently.

  • @tiffanylugo2749
    @tiffanylugo2749 6 лет назад +5

    I love this! We need more stories and reports like this so we can continue to help students that need it!

  • @LynRuiz
    @LynRuiz 4 года назад +4

    That girl Malaysia should have been given a transfer or a scholarship to attend a private high school

  • @zeddy2284
    @zeddy2284 6 лет назад +1

    Oh I just watched this the other day the old one, awesome to see this

  • @amandaracktoo3585
    @amandaracktoo3585 5 лет назад +1

    FANTASTIC,!! I've got more happy tears! Xx

  • @feliciae5507
    @feliciae5507 6 лет назад +3

    God, we need you in time like this for your glory.

  • @ItsAllLove4Real
    @ItsAllLove4Real 6 лет назад +15

    OMG!!! LOOK AT GOD....I CANNOT BELIEVE THIS, CRYSTAL DID IT!!!!!🥰

  • @eissieramiz1328
    @eissieramiz1328 3 года назад

    Kudos to the principal. You are wonderful. Pat yourself on the back and Accept your praise.you earned it. All it took was for someone to care and your garden is in full bloom. Thank you with pride. That's God's way. In need of more like u

  • @tuhrisha
    @tuhrisha Год назад

    When she cried I cried. Sooo beautiful ❤️

  • @landonfise8321
    @landonfise8321 3 года назад

    all those kids needed was someone to show that they cared, and Ms.Wayman did that!!

  • @tuhrisha
    @tuhrisha Год назад

    And accounting!! What an amazing degree. I’m so proud of this girl. Wow wow wow. Amazing!!

  • @hannahhernandez2819
    @hannahhernandez2819 4 года назад +1

    That principal is a hero and her parent to these kids and I want to be just like her she inspired me

  • @rcampbell5137
    @rcampbell5137 4 года назад +4

    Thanks RUclips for making me cry at 7 in the morning! 😭

  • @lilredd3232
    @lilredd3232 6 лет назад +10

    she reminds me of...Mr.clark..sweet lady💕

  • @edclarkebohn1968
    @edclarkebohn1968 5 лет назад +3

    True inspiration ❤️

  • @empresszaire2305
    @empresszaire2305 4 года назад +16

    Not a Drake fan, but that was dope what he did.

  • @nelsonvazquez8104
    @nelsonvazquez8104 4 года назад +1

    See this is what we need to see more

  • @Syplextv
    @Syplextv 5 лет назад +1

    Best principle of all time.

  • @Msboochie2
    @Msboochie2 5 лет назад +1

    That is hard to believe only one parent showed up for conferences. At my children’s school parent teacher conferences are packed with parents.

  • @_deity
    @_deity 4 года назад

    Now this is a principal! This touched my heart so much I remember when it first aired and look at the then to now

  • @marahirving1171
    @marahirving1171 6 лет назад +1

    Wow, tears in my eyes!

  • @jamilajohnson7460
    @jamilajohnson7460 3 года назад +2

    RESPECT to that black father that was the only one who showed up.

  • @kiarasemedo2796
    @kiarasemedo2796 5 лет назад

    That principle made me cry, so pure

  • @danielogbonna3253
    @danielogbonna3253 6 лет назад +3

    Such a powerful story!

  • @chrissy9153
    @chrissy9153 Год назад

    I remember this documentary ❤ I’m so proud of her

  • @laurairizarry8140
    @laurairizarry8140 3 года назад +1

    The part that makes me sad at 3:32 she said she would go to PhilaU (Philadelphia University) I was just finishing my Freshman year there. The campus is small but that just means we have more reason to interact but I never met her I was in a 5 year program that took me a little longer than it should to graduate (I'm not very academic and history and technical math are hard) so instead of graduating when she did like I was supposed to I graduated after her.

  • @ruthquetant7375
    @ruthquetant7375 4 года назад +1

    God ‼I so wish I could swoop in and make a difference in these kids lives😓😥💔‼

  • @Osorio111
    @Osorio111 6 лет назад +8

    I wounder what happened to the little boy

  • @ginger8888
    @ginger8888 4 года назад +2

    Whew Lord I'm cutting onions!!! 😭

  • @savannahstrowder5720
    @savannahstrowder5720 6 лет назад +8

    God is so good!