Overview

• Hours after receiving his diploma at Mills Creek High School on May 21, Mykale Baker resumed his evening shift at a Dacula Burger King still wearing his cap, stole and medals.
• Customer Maria Mendoza recorded a 20-second TikTok of Baker’s work attire, which has since amassed over 3 million views.
• Mendoza launched a GoFundMe campaign that leveraged the video’s reach to secure nearly $80,000 for Baker’s tuition, books and supplies.
• Once unsure about affording college, Baker now plans to head directly to technical college to pursue a mechanics program.
• Mendoza revealed the fundraiser’s success to a tearful Baker on May 26, underscoring the power of community backing.