Teen sells newspapers for 5 years, earns enough to pay off college before he…

Source: Q13 Fox | June 1, 2016 | Q13 News Staff

Teen sells newspapers for 5 years, earns enough to pay off college before he even starts

MEMPHIS — A teenage boy in Tennessee used hard work, planning and dedication to earn enough money to pay for college before he even starts.

“I just stay away from the negativity and try to always be positive,” Kevuntez King told WHBQ.

King said he grew up in a single-parent home with his mother, whose influence paved his way to success.

….

From age 12 to 17, King sold newspapers with one goal: earn enough to pay for his entire college education. And he did just that.

….

He earned $200 every Sunday for five years straight and was just accepted into Tennessee State University.

….

Tagged: 

Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)
  • Discussion
  • Consistent #6704

    ConstitutionalConservative #6710

    That’s what I’m talking about singularity of purpose in a youth, when achieved it will lend itself to branching out in any direction.

    EVERYDAY #6715

    I suppose this comes from good parenting. These days, schools teach kids to depend on the “gubmint” for evetything.

    Good job, Kevuntez! You are on your way to success.

Viewing 3 posts - 1 through 3 (of 3 total)

You must be logged in to reply to this topic.