Texas High School starts "Senior Walk" to inspire younger students

TEXAS - A Texas high school started a new tradition that school administrators hope will inspire younger students to aspire to attending college post-graduation.

More than 150 seniors at Van High School took to the hallways dressed in graduation gear as elementary and middle school kids in the same school system applauded them.

It's called the "Senior Walk."

The event, which is in its inaugural year, was photographed by the school's journalism department and the photos have been shared on Facebook, where they have gone viral.

The post included reactions from seniors after the event.

Ashley Mosley said, "I never knew how much of an influence we had on the younger kids, but seeing their faces light up as we walked through their halls and high fived them, it really put it in perspective for me. It's something I'll never forget."

Elizabeth Horton said, "Walking through the halls of the schools and waving to all the little ones brought me so much joy. It is an incredible thing to know that so many young people look up to us seniors."

Sabrina Swinford said, "It was a nice reminder of where we've come from. At least for me, being a thirteen year student, it was nice to retrace my steps today."