Some students in Southern California went beyond giving a teacher an apple.
One educator is so beloved by her students that they gave her a new car.
As a shiny white Mazda wrapped with a bright red bow rolled out of the paint bay at Morse High School, Debra Davis couldn’t contain herself.
The look of sheer joy, shock, and surprise at the sight of her new ride was absolutely priceless.
Once in the driver’s seat, Debra wasn’t quite sure how to even start her new car.
“I’m not used to a new car y’all, what do I do?” David asked.
That’s because this 1976 Chevy Malibu is what she’s been driving for years to-and-from Hoover High School where she works as a food service worker.
“I feed the kids, I prepare the food, I talk to them, I stop them from fighting,” Davis said. “They don’t cuss, they have to respect and they call me Aunt Debbie. ‘Hey, Hoover High School. It’s Aunt Debbie.”
“Debbie comes to campus every single day with a smile on her face, ready to take on the day and serve our students, so to see this gift so many people have been a part of in making it happen is a wonderful thing,” Hoover High principal James Babineau said.
She also drives across San Diego County to serve meals to homeless people and volunteer at nursing homes which is why the Charities Recycled Rides and Kids for Peace decided to gift her a new set of wheels.
Debra also wants to thank students at Morse High School’s auto body shop, who volunteered their time and talent to repair the dings and dents out of this 2014 recovered stolen vehicle, donated by State Farm.
“Thank y’all so much. Thank y’all so much,” Davis said. “I’m looking for my reward in heaven and y’all gave me a little bit here on earth.”