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<\/p>\nPeople have mixed feelings about high school. Depending on who you ask, it\u2019s either the best or worst four years of your life, and both sides have good reasons.<\/p>\n
The homework can be difficult, some teachers might be useless, and of course, there\u2019s always the looming threat of.<\/p>\n
But at the same time, high school provides growing teens with plenty of opportunities to make new friends and memories to smile back on.For 15-year-old Azie Robinson from Tennessee, it looked like high school would be pretty tough on him.The teenager had been the victim of in past years.<\/p>\n
The experience left Robinson depressed, becoming reclusive, and spending more time in bed.<\/p>\n
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SOURCE:YOUTUBE \u2013 INSIDE EDITION<\/p>\n
\u201cIt made me feel like I was worthless and didn\u2019t mean anything to anyone,\u201d Robinson said in an interview with Inside Edition.But despite the cruel treatment, Robinson has always been described by his mother, Traci, as kind and giving.But when Robinson transferred to a new high school, his classmates made sure to give him a warm and loving welcome.<\/p>\n
The students from LaVergne High School in Tennesse had heard Robinson suffered, and they wanted to make sure he felt welcome and accepted.<\/p>\n
With the wholehearted blessing of their teacher, Sonji Newman, they all chipped in some money to buy Robinson gifts. Kerolos Girgis, who wanted to pay Robison back for his generosity in class, spearheaded the entire effort.<\/p>\n
When the time came to surprise Robinson, he had no idea what was happening.Girgis and another student walked into the classroom towards an unsuspecting Robinson, gifts in hand. \u201cWe got you some stuff because of, like, how generous you are and everything you do,\u201d Girgis told Robinson in the video.<\/p>\n
When Robinson opened his first gift, a new pair of Nike sneakers, he was left speechless and in tears.\u201cAll the stuff you\u2019ve done for everyone in this class,\u201d Girgis said to Robinson, \u201cyou deserve way more than this.\u201d Robinson, hands covering his face, overwhelmed by the generosity, could only manage a teary \u201cThank you.\u201d<\/p>\n
But that wasn\u2019t the only gift. Robinson also got more clothes and extra money from the students. Newman could not have been more proud of her students.<\/p>\n
Newman told the Daily News Journal:<\/p>\n
\u201cThese teenagers, they get such a bad reputation. All you see is the violence. [The video] is just something positive. People need to see we have great kids.\u201d<\/p>\n
As for Azie, he couldn\u2019t be any happier with the love and support he got from his friends.
\n\u201cThose tears were pure joy,\u201d Azzy said. \u201cAlmost proud to be me for once because they wanted to do something for me like that.\u201d<\/p>\n
It\u2019s important to remember that treating people kindly or poor can leave a lasting impression on their lives. High School can be difficult, but it can still be a welcoming place to learn and love with the right people and attitude.<\/p>\n