“These boys here have worked incredibly hard over the last few years to keep their grades up. They are coming up on their last year of high school.” The younger boys in the audience all clap. “So today, boys, I’d like to make a pledge to you.” Mason appears next to Dax, handing each of the boys on the stage some type of certificate. “If you all keep your GPAs up this year and continue doing what you’re doing,” Dax says, “you’re all going to college. For free.” The boys on the stage turn to look at each other in disbelief. Then they all ambush Dax, wrapping their giant arms around him in what
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