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There's good news tonight. So often the good news doesn't get as much attention as the bad. So every Saturday, we highlight the many people who spread joy and love. These are just some of those stories this week. Surprise. This was the moment beloved Connecticut School custodian Bill Krojusky found out just how much he means to students at Quaker Hill Elementary. There they are, honoring the man they call Mr. Bill for making a spot as a top finalist in the National Custodian of the Year Award. Great job. That's for it. I love Mr. Bill because he's kind and caring. I love Mr. Bill because he takes us on track. I love Mr. Bill because he's a real cool guy. I'm elated. I mean, all the dedication from the kids and parents and the whole community was just overwhelming. Oh, my And here's a graduation surprise for one of the WNBA's brightest new star. That's Seattle Storm player, Nika Mule. And when she couldn't make it to her own Yukon commencement, her new teammate stepped in and brought the graduation to her. I present to you, Nika Mule, Storm Class of 2024. Near Tampa, there was more to this milestone for high school grad, Faith Brown.

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We have a special surprise for you. Oh, my God. Oh, my God. That's her big sister, Abigail, who's in the Navy and wasn't expected at the ceremony. Oh, my God. Tears of joy for the two who hadn't seen each other in more than a year. Oh, my God. Graduates from North Atlanta High School said their fairwells to the elementary school students with this special ceremony. Jude Hamilton was one of them. Watch what happens next. There's his favorite teacher from kindergarten, Kelly Lorette, there to wish him well after all those years. Why was that hug so important to you? Okay, you're going to make me cry. Jude has always It's been so important. I've taught so many kids. I love them all. But there's something different about Jude. An educator and student inspiring each other with lessons that will last a lifetime. You're heading off to college, and there is this extraordinary teacher who, when you were five years old, saw in you something that mattered to her. What I'm going to take from Ms. Lauren's class is that I'm always going to be caring. I'm always going to look around with wonder, and I'm always going to pass on that excitement and that enthusiasm to the next person.

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