Former President Barack Obama surprises students at McKinley Technology High School in Washington, D.C., on Friday.
Eric Schultz, an adviser to the former commander-in-chief, said Obama was there “to welcome back students as they start a new school year.”
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Students smiled and looked shocked at Obama’s presence in a photo tweeted by Schultz.
@BarackObama made a surprise visit to McKinley Tech HS here in DC to welcome back students as they start a new school year. pic.twitter.com/Y64tAE0KBl
— Eric Schultz (@EricSchultz) September 8, 2017
Obama wrote on Twitter that he was “proud” of the students.
“Inspiring young minds that make me hopeful about our future,” he wrote.
Proud of these McKinley Tech students—inspiring young minds that make me hopeful about our future. pic.twitter.com/nqYC1mjjTB
— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) September 8, 2017
