Ever faced a big challenge that seemed impossible to overcome? Well, meet Xavier Jones, a determined 14-year-old from Missouri who didn't let anything stand in the way of his dreams.

Xavier was an outstanding student at Yeatman-Liddell Middle School, boasting a flawless 4.0 GPA and a shelf full of awards. But when it came to his graduation day, there was a hiccup. His grandfather's car broke down just days before the big event.

Most kids might have thrown in the towel, but not Xavier. He was determined to be there, walking across the stage with his friends. So, what did he do? He decided to walk to the ceremony, a journey of 6.5 miles that would take him about 2.5 hours.

With worn-out shoes and determination in his heart, Xavier, accompanied by his brother and a friend, embarked on the trek. They relied on Google Maps to guide them and made only a quick stop for water along the way.

Despite the long journey, they arrived at Harris Stowe State University just in time for Xavier to accept his diploma. As he walked across the stage, the cheers from his classmates and teachers echoed through the auditorium.

But the story doesn't end there. Dr. Latonia Collins-Smith, the Dean of Harris Stowe, was so impressed by Xavier's determination that she decided to reward him with a full-ride scholarship to the university!

Although Xavier still has high school ahead of him, he already has a spot waiting for him at the university, with all expenses covered. "I learned a lot from Xavier," said Dr. Collins-Smith. "Even on your worst day, keep pressing forward."

Xavier may not think what he did was extraordinary, but many others beg to differ. He could have easily given up, but he didn't. When asked why he did it, Xavier simply said, "I wanted to walk across that stage." And walk across it, he did, leaving a trail of inspiration behind him.

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(via YouTube - KSDK NEWS