High school football stars Terrence Stephens and Jason Ankrah struck up a conversation with the man sitting next to them when were flying home from a recruitment trip to the University of Nebraska.
Much to their surprise he turned out to be Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas.
“He was just a regular old guy, sitting in coach,” Stephens said, “which really shocked me.”
The two students came up with the idea of inviting Thomas to speak at their graduation ceremony. Carole Working, their principal, never thought a Supreme Court justice would actually show up to speak at a high school, but that’s exactly what Thomas did.
“These young men had no idea who I was as I formed my first impression. I was just another stranger to them. They were wonderful ambassadors for your school and for their fellow students,” Thomas observed at Quince Orchard High’s graduation ceremony.
The Obama administration is expected to begin impeachment proceedings against Thomas based on the fact that they believe flying coach is unconstitutional.
Source: NBCWashington.com
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I thought this was one of the best stories of the year. Justice Thomas really is the best example of the concept that America is the one place on earth where even those born in poverty, can rise to the highest ranks in the country.
Also, Thomas has a wonderful voice. His rich tones rival James Earl Jones'.