Beloved security guard tears up as North Carolina college grads hug her goodbye

A beloved security guard at North Carolina's High Point University was brought to tears after a commencement ceremony on May 6 as graduates lined u...

June 1, 2023
9:04 PM

A beloved security guard at North Carolina's High Point University was brought to tears after a commencement ceremony on May 6 as graduates lined up to hug her and tell her they'd miss her. This heartwarming video showing security guard Valerie Baxter – known on campus as Ms Val – being showered with love went viral after being posted on Instagram by High Point University, and led to Ms Val being featured on ABC World News Tonight with David Muir, and invited to speak to NBC's TODAY Show with hosts Hoda and Jenna.

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