A Georgia teenager has been gifted over $40K, and counting, in GoFundMe donations after working a Burger King shift in his graduation clothes. Eighteen-year-old Mykale Baker of Georgia, had every ...

Dacula, Georgia — At a Burger King in Dacula, Georgia, 18-year-old Mykale Baker is known for his whopper of a work ethic. He shows up early, stays late, and looks at every shift like a privilege.

Since then, the fundraiser has reached over $180,000. And now, Burger King and the Burger King Foundation surprised him with a $10,000 scholarship toward his education.

Mykale Baker, still wearing his graduation stole and medals, bags an order during a shift at a Georgia Burger King on May 21, 2025. GoFundMe The 18-year-old had graduated from Mills Creek High ...

Maria Mendoza, a customer who had just come from her own daughter’s graduation, stopped by the restaurant for a quick burger when she noticed Baker behind the counter. Inspired by his work ethic ...

The night Mykale Baker graduated from high school, he didn’t go to a graduation party like many of his classmates. He went to work at Burger King - even though he didn’t have a shift that night.

Burger King employee Mykale Baker who jumped in to help co-workers after high school graduation gifted $10K scholarship from fast-food giant By Nicholas McEntyre Published June 4, 2025, 12:53 a.m. ET ...

DACULA, Ga. — Burger King is showing support to a Georgia teen on his way to college after a recent story about his dedication to his teammates at work has seen an overwhelmingly positive response.

This GA teen went from graduation to shift at Burger King. Watch viral video inspiring many Story by Vanessa Countryman, Savannah Morning News • 1w ...

Mykale Baker rushed to help out at work after his graduation in Dacula, Georgia. A mom saw him and was inspired. Now, the Burger King Foundation is stepping in.