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Kevin Bacon returned to high school in 1984 It was made into a movie 40 years after its release.
The actor gave a speech Saturday at the school’s student council in Payson, Utah, following a student-led social media campaign in which he hoped to arrive in Bacon to attend prom before the school relocated.
local news outlets ABC4 Bacon reported first telling the crowd, “Lions, go!” We are in this beautiful, beautiful place on this beautiful, beautiful day. I’m really surprised that 40 years have passed. Things look a little different around here. I think the one who has changed the most is me. ”
For months, students have been using social media to leave the world behind Get the actor’s attention, add the hashtag #bacontopayson to your post, and reenact a scene from the movie. But Bacon’s event planned on prom day to benefit his SixDegrees.org foundation really caught his eye.
“When I first heard about this Bacon and Payson thing, I thought, ‘Wow, this is crazy.’ But you guys were tireless. Relentless… You convinced me of it.” Bacon reportedly said in a speech. “I think it’s great to have that kind of approach to anything. I also think it’s great the ability of this movie to bring people together and connect the basic ideas behind this movie. That means sometimes standing up to authority and sometimes being tolerant of people who are not exactly like you, but defending their freedom and right to express themselves and having compassion for others. Masu.”
Last month, the actor surprised students. today Indicated that he intends to attend the school prom this year. At the time, he spoke of the students’ accomplishments and his gratitude that they “haven’t gone unnoticed.”
As part of the campaign and to show their gratitude for Bacon’s return, students offered to support the SixDegrees.org Foundation to help raise 5,000 of the nonprofit’s goal of 40,000 for youth and schools. We have committed to creating an “Essential Resource Kit” for .
“And that’s what you guys have shown here by turning what could have just been a movie star coming back for a pat on the back into something really positive. That’s what we’re trying to do today when we build these kits,” Bacon added in his speech. “I truly appreciate your community and your commitment to giving back to the people with whom we share this planet. I’m thrilled to be here with you today.”
