Earned it

To plan and prepare for the future is a grown-up thing to do. But there are plenty of adults who would rather go for the immediate pleasures, who never do discipline themselves to prepare for their future.

That's what sets apart Kevuntez King. As a 12-year-old he looked ahead to what would be best for his 17-year-old self, and decided he would want to go to college. So every Sunday he sold newspapers and saved his earnings, and this spring he was accepted to go to Tennessee State University - and it's paid for.

He says, “Make sure you surround yourself with people that’s trying to go up in life and not trying to bring you down. Just stay positive and always believe in yourself and push for it.”

He's got self esteem. He earned it.