He went back to his old school, and what happened next will make you cry

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He went back to his old school, and what happened next will make you cry

In an exciting twist, students at Overbrook High School in Philadelphia got a surprise they will never forget! Faculty and staff gathered the students, only for them to be shocked when Academy Award winner Will Smith walked through the doors.

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Will, who graduated from Overbrook High in the late 80s, was thrilled to meet his young fans. The school’s Instagram account posted, “What an amazing surprise!

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Today, @willsmith made a surprise visit back to Overbrook High School. More pics and news to come!” In the video, you can see him walking through the hallways, smiling and saying, “Wow, wow!” as he explored the school.

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The excitement didn’t stop there! The school's Facebook page shared more footage from this special day, showing Will chatting with students in their Digital Media class. “Thanks for everything, Will!” the post read, alongside photos of the star interacting with the students. They were all smiles as they took selfies with him. The post quickly gained over 1,000 likes and sparked more than 100 comments from proud community members.

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One person shared a heartfelt memory: “When I was a junior at Overbrook, Will Smith came and selected 10 students to go to South Africa to meet Nelson Mandela! I was one of them! It was an amazing experience. Thank you, Will Smith!” Another teacher expressed pride in having Will as part of their community, saying, “I’m so glad he continues to recognize and honor where he came from.”

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Will’s visit has even inspired students to show up to school more often! One student tweeted, “Will Smith was at my school the day I didn’t come to campus,” along with a series of crying emojis. According to local news, during his visit, Will even looked at his old yearbook and chatted with the school superintendent, Dr. Tony Watlington.

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What a wonderful day for Overbrook High School! Will Smith’s surprise visit is sure to be remembered for years to come.

Watch the video here:

If this story inspired you, spread it with someone who needs to read it. Stay Inspired

(via Will Smith Instagram , 6abc Philadelphia )




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He went back to his old school, and what happened next will make you cry

He went back to his old school, and what happened next will make you cry

In an exciting twist, students at Overbrook High School in Philadelphia got a surprise they will never forget! Faculty and staff gathered the students, only for them to be shocked when Academy Award winner Will Smith walked through the doors.

Credit - Will Smith

Will, who graduated from Overbrook High in the late 80s, was thrilled to meet his young fans. The school’s Instagram account posted, “What an amazing surprise!

Credit - Will Smith

Today, @willsmith made a surprise visit back to Overbrook High School. More pics and news to come!” In the video, you can see him walking through the hallways, smiling and saying, “Wow, wow!” as he explored the school.

Credit - Will Smith

The excitement didn’t stop there! The school's Facebook page shared more footage from this special day, showing Will chatting with students in their Digital Media class. “Thanks for everything, Will!” the post read, alongside photos of the star interacting with the students. They were all smiles as they took selfies with him. The post quickly gained over 1,000 likes and sparked more than 100 comments from proud community members.

Credit - Will Smith

One person shared a heartfelt memory: “When I was a junior at Overbrook, Will Smith came and selected 10 students to go to South Africa to meet Nelson Mandela! I was one of them! It was an amazing experience. Thank you, Will Smith!” Another teacher expressed pride in having Will as part of their community, saying, “I’m so glad he continues to recognize and honor where he came from.”

Credit - Will Smith

Will’s visit has even inspired students to show up to school more often! One student tweeted, “Will Smith was at my school the day I didn’t come to campus,” along with a series of crying emojis. According to local news, during his visit, Will even looked at his old yearbook and chatted with the school superintendent, Dr. Tony Watlington.

Credit - Will Smith

What a wonderful day for Overbrook High School! Will Smith’s surprise visit is sure to be remembered for years to come.

Watch the video here:

If this story inspired you, spread it with someone who needs to read it. Stay Inspired

(via Will Smith Instagram , 6abc Philadelphia )



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