MARRERO, La. (WGNO) — A graduate of John Ehret High School, Blake Adams Jr., has just made what his family called “an extraordinary accomplishment,” receiving offers earning millions in scholarships.
Family members say that Adams received admission acceptance offers from 161 universities and colleges and a number of scholarship offers equaling $14 million.
“Blake did not wait for opportunities to come to him. Instead, he took the initiative to find his own path and sought out his desired opportunities. He wanted to demonstrate to his fellow students at John Ehret High School that it is entirely possible to get accepted into numerous colleges and universities and receive millions of dollars in scholarships. Blake’s accomplishment serves as an inspiration to his peers, proving that hard work and perseverance can lead to outstanding achievements,” Nateryl Butler said.
Blake said his primary goal was to graduate from college debt-free.
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