Mom Of Student Accepted Into All 8 Ivy League Institutions Thanks God

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The Elmont High School salutatorian said he was “absolutely shocked” when he received the acceptances. “It was

as though I was hit repeatedly. I was stunned,” he explained.

Ekeh’s family comes from humble beginnings and immigrated to the city from Nigeria eight years ago

“I am just thanking God for what he is doing for my family in the life of my son,” Harold’s mother Roseline, who

works in human resources, told CBS News. Ekeh’s father Paul is employed with the traffic division of the New

York Police Department.

“I am overwhelmed,” the proud dad said, adding, “To say that I am proud is not enough. It is awesome.”