Midwest
Tearjerking graduation video reaches millions as kindergarteners 'transform' into senior class: 'I'm bawling'
An Ohio high school put a unique and heartfelt twist on a video commemorating its 2024 graduating class.
Louisville High School reached millions of viewers, showcasing not only its current graduates, but the future graduates of 2036 — reminding families how fast time can go by.
“When I saw the TikTok trend with people jumping from the airport to their destination, I thought that using our youngest students and our graduating class would be a creative visual,” Jen Wilson, spokesperson for Louisville City Schools, told Fox News Digital.
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Wilson brought in some elementary school students and filmed them jumping in order to “turn them into teenagers.”
She went on, “After I finished filming one group, students were so confused that they didn’t immediately turn into teenagers. It was precious.”
Kindergarten students who will be part of the Class of 2036 partake in a commemorative graduation video celebrating the Class of 2024 in Louisville, Ohio. (Louisville City Schools (Louisville, OH))
Wilson then filmed the graduating seniors landing the jump in their caps and gowns.
Addison Beamer, age 6, told Fox News Digital she was very excited to participate in the video.
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“It’s super cool that one day that will actually be me, a big girl, graduating from Louisville High School,” she said.
The Class of 2024 graduates from Louisville High School in Louisville, Ohio. (LHS Student Cael)
The video shows the transformation from student to graduate to convey the following message: “Blink, and you’ll miss it.”
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Griffan Greco, age 6, told Fox News Digital that he enjoyed jumping over the camera and that he can’t wait to graduate so that he can be “a grown-up.”
Kindergartener Griffan Greco, age 6, told Fox News Digital that he can’t wait to graduate high school and become “a grown-up.” (Greco Family)
Graduate Elizah Adkins said, “It was great to be able to have this last moment and memory with my classmates.”
She added, “After seeing the final video, I was touched because it shows how fast the years go. One second, we are kindergarteners enjoying playing together at recess and the next, we are seniors enjoying our last moments in the same school.”
Adkins will attend the University of Akron in Akron, Ohio, to study marketing in the fall. Her advice to young kindergarteners is to never take your school years for granted.
“Join the clubs. Try out for sports. Be as involved as you can. You won’t regret it,” Adkins said.
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Graduate Caleb Riley, who will attend Ohio State this fall, told Fox News Digital that filming the video was a joyous experience.
He said he did not know the future Class of 2036 would also be jumping in the video until he saw the footage posted on Facebook and Instagram.
Graduates at Louisville High School in Louisville, Ohio, participate in a commemorative video that took off on social media. (Louisville City Schools (Louisville, OH))
“My advice to kindergarteners is to think about others first, to know that you were created for a purpose, to spread positivity into the world and to trust in God with anything you face,” Riley said.
The video has reached audiences across the globe with comments from people living as far away as Germany, Brazil, Australia and England.
Wilson said, “It’s been extremely touching to see how a little idea, which I thought our community would find touching, has actually impacted the world.”
The sweet moment has been viewed well over 30 million times on social media, with many people sharing their reactions on the video.
“Whoever had the foresight to make this is a genius. I’m bawling,” one Instagram user commented.
The celebratory video reached over 30 million views on Facebook alone – with many viewers saying how touched they were by the sweet moment. (Louisville City Schools (Louisville, OH))
“Great video! Congratulations! Praying for those mama (and dad) hearts! Graduation is bittersweet,” one Facebook user commented.
“It feels like time truly went that fast,” another person wrote.
One man said, “They sure picked some older kids that look like they could’ve been the younger ones … Pretty cool video.”
“This is so true — life goes by so fast. Love them, hug them, teach them,” a woman wrote.
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Your quick guide to Milwaukee concerts in spring 2026
Here’s a look at some of the top acts coming to the Milwaukee area from March through May 2026.
Travel to Ireland, learn how to catch a fish, visit wildlife at the zoo, and see costumed characters this weekend in Milwaukee.
Anime Milwaukee
The 2026 “Magical Academy” themed animation convention comes to the Baird Center, 400 W. Wisconsin Ave., and Hilton Milwaukee City Center March 6-8. The weekend features Japanese industry guests and cultural experts, artists and official merchandise, gaming, music, dance, manga, cosplay, anime and Asian fashion. New this year is the Nocturna Anime Bar with a lounge and specialty drinks, including nonalcoholic beverages. Exhibit hall hours are 1 to 8 p.m. March 6, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 7 and 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 8. Full weekend access is $100; single day access is $50-$75. animemilwaukee.org
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Sports Show
The 85th year of the Sports Show is at State Fair Park’s Wisconsin Exposition Center, 8200 W. Greenfield Ave., West Allis, from noon to 7 p.m. March 6, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. March 7 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 8. Along with outdoor exhibitors, see what’s swimming in the trout pond, watch the lumberjack show and the fastest retriever race, or catch the archery and air rifle tournaments. General admission tickets at the door are $15; youth tickets (ages 6-14) are $6. In honor of Women’s Day on March 8, all women receive $10 admission at the door. Check out the full schedule at jssportsshow.com.
Gardens & Gears: Steampunk Faire
Celebrate the industrial age at the Gardens & Gears art fair from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. March 7 at the Mitchell Park Domes, 524 S. Layton Blvd. The immersive garden event features creators, costumes and live entertainment, with gears, goggles and handcrafted mechanical curiosities on display in the gardens. Domes admission required. mitchellparkdomes.com
Milwaukee County Zoo Family Free Day
Everyone receives free admission at the Milwaukee County Zoo, 10001 W. Blue Mound Road, from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. March 7. See the red pandas in their outdoor habitat, lions, penguins and more. Parking and regular attraction fees still apply. milwaukeezoo.org
Irish Family Day
Travel to the Irish countryside during “Passport to Ireland” from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. March 8 at the CelticMKE Center, 1532 N. Wauwatosa Ave., Wauwatosa. With Irish dance, arts, crafts and storytelling, each county will be featured with an activity that celebrates Irish culture, history and traditions. Buy one, get one free Irish Fest tickets will be available to purchase, with lunch, beverages and snacks served in the Celtic Café. Admission is $10 at the door. celticmke.com
What’s new in Milwaukee-area theaters this weekend
Marcus Theatres: See a marathon of the 2026 Best Picture nominees at select theater locations. Day one of the marathon is March 7 and features “Sentimental Value,” “F1: The Movie,” “The Secret Agent,” “Bugonia,” and “Sinners.” The marathon resumes March 14 with a new set of films. Visit marcustheatres.com.
Milwaukee Film: Women’s History Month programming features the action films of Michelle Yeoh. See her Oscar-winning performance in “Everything Everywhere All At Once” screening at 6 p.m. March 6 at the Oriental Theatre.
“Hoppers”: A robotic animal with a human mind helps real animals thwart a plot to destroy their habitat in this Disney and Pixar feature film. See it at AMC Mayfair Mall; Avalon Theater; Marcus Theatres’ BistroPlex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas; Rosebud Cinema.
“The Bride!”: A lonely Frankenstein (Christian Bale) travels to 1930s Chicago to ask a scientist (Annette Bening) to create a companion. See it at AMC Mayfair Mall; Marcus Theatres’ BistroPlex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas.
“Protector”: A veteran war hero (Milla Jovovich) must use the violent skills she thought she left behind to save her daughter. See it at Marcus Theatres’ BistroPlex Southridge, Hillside, Majestic, Menomonee Falls, Movie Tavern Brookfield Square, North Shore, Ridge, South Shore cinemas.
MANCHESTER, Iowa — A Minnesota man has been arrested in Manchester after police say he attempted to meet someone he believed was a minor for sexual activity.
The Manchester Police Department said Robert Fenn Eselby III, 23, of Minneapolis was arrested Feb. 27 following an undercover investigation.
According to police, Eselby contacted an undercover officer posing as a juvenile through several social media platforms. Authorities said he was informed multiple times that the person he was communicating with was underage.
Investigators say Eselby sent explicit photos and videos and later arranged to travel to Manchester to meet the supposed minor for sexual activity.
Police said Eselby was taken into custody immediately after arriving in Manchester and was transported to the Delaware County Jail.
Authorities also said Eselby allegedly attempted to ask an arresting officer out on a date during the booking process.
Eselby faces one count of grooming, a Class D felony, and one count of disseminating obscene material to a minor, a serious misdemeanor.
Court records show he remains presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
Indianapolis, IN
Find your furry friend at Lucky Tails Adoption Event in Indianapolis, all fees waived
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Feeling lonely and in need of a friend?
Check out Lucky Tails Adoption Event on Saturday, March 14, hosted by Indianapolis Animal Care Services. All fees will be waived and every pet available has been microchipped, spayed or neutered, and is up to date on vaccinations.
To make the transition even easier for you and your new companion, each new parent will receive a goody bag of necessities. There will be adoption counselors at the event to help you with any questions and to help you find a pet that best fits your lifestyle.
Last month, 59 animals found new homes during IACS’ Valentine’s Day Adoption event. The shelter hopes more animals can strike gold and find their forever home at this month’s event. “Our goal is to make as many matches as possible between our animals and the people who are meant to love them,” said IACS Director, Amanda Dehoney-Hinkle.
The vent will be held at the shelter located at 2600 South Harding Street. IACS also has four upcoming weekend “Pop-Up” adoption events around the city:
- March 21 from noon to 3 p.m. at PetSmart, 9749 East Washington Street.
- March 28 from noon to 3 p.m. at PetSmart, 7801 US 31 South.
- April 11 from noon to 3 p.m. at Puppy Playground, 7224 Rockville Road.
- April 18 from noon to 3 p.m. at City Dogs Grocery, 1028 Virginia Avenue.
View adoptable pets here.
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