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High School Seniors Sneak Into Principal's House And Spend The Night In Epic Prank

The head of a boarding school unknowingly hosted more than 70 overnight guests at her on-campus home.

The epic prank was hatched last month by the graduating class at St. Andrews school in Middletown, Delaware.

In a now-viral Instagram video, Joy McGrath, who is clad in a bathrobe and yellow Crocs, wanders into her kitchen at 6 a.M. And discovers a pile of students camped out on her floor. McGrath's jaw drops and she dashes out of the room.

"I was in shock. They were in every possible corner like sardines," McGrath tells TODAY.Com. "It took me a second to realize, 'This is a senior prank!'"

McGrath returns moments later, and takes in the full scene. There are kids everywhere. 

"Good morning, little bunnies!" McGrath says in the clip, as the class of 2023 erupts into laughter. 

McGrath's husband, Ty Jones, was in on the wholesome gag and left the front door unlocked so they could sneak in at 1 a.M. 

KaiChun "Austin" Chuang, who filmed McGrath's reaction, tells TODAY.Com that he and his peers dreamed up the idea after their senior prom.

"Mrs. McGrath invited all of us over for breakfast at like 12 a.M.," Chuang, 18, recalls. "Someone joked that they wouldn't mind going to bed right there in the living room. Then a couple of us glanced at each other like, 'hmmmm.'"

Their plan went went off without a hitch.

"I can sleep through anything," McGrath says. Case in point: McGrath, who graduated from St. Andrews in 1992, can't remember her own senior prank.

"I slept through that one, too!" she says.

Before heading back to their dorms, the seniors enjoyed a breakfast of doughnuts and coffee with McGrath and her husband. 

"Mrs. McGrath takes such good care of us," Chuang says. "Whenever people have a problem, they feel comfortable talking to her. She works hard to build trust."

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Why Is Keanu Reeves Inspiring And The Best Role Model?

Oh boy, have you heard about Keanu Reeves? That guy is just amazing! He's like the superhero of Hollywood. His journey to fame has been crazier than a rollercoaster ride, but he still manages to remain humble and cool throughout it all.

What sets him apart from other stars is that he's not just all about himself. Nope, Keanu actually cares about others and works hard to help them out. It's like he's got a heart as big as his Matrix coat!

But before we start wowing you with Keanu Reeves' kindness, you should try doing a prank on a friend while reading this! You can do as simple as a prank call, or you might want to try calling those Indian scammer numbers to get back at them somehow. Don't bother finding the numbers, as Ownage Pranks have listed them all.

So, pranking aside, we're gonna take a closer look at why Keanu Reeves is the ultimate inspiration and role model. Get ready to be wowed, folks!

Top Reasons Why Keanu Reeves is a Role Model

Here are a few of the reasons why Keanu Reeves is an amazing person and role model:

Waited in line for his own party

It's crazy to think that in 2014, Keanu Reeves was just like any one of us – celebrating the end of a film shoot. The crew of The Daughter of God was having a blast, and Keanu was right there with them. Even though it was freezing cold outside, he didn't complain and waited patiently in line like a champ.

But here's where things get really interesting – Keanu found a lost credit card and announced it over the DJ booth! Can you believe that? I mean, who does that? Only Keanu, I guess.

Respectful of Women When Taking Photos

Keanu Reeves poses for photos with women by appropriately hovering his hands above their lower back instead of touching or grabbing them. This is a more appropriate way to take photos, as an unwelcome shoulder or waist hold can make someone feel uncomfortable.

In June 2019, some fans on Twitter observed that when Reeves poses for photos with female celebrities such as Dolly Parton and Elizabeth Olsen, he avoids touching them. This tweet gained over 350,000 likes, with fans praising Reeves for showing respect.

Offered Up His Seat on the Subway for Another Passenger

Keanu Reeves has a history of things he touches, becoming successful or getting popular. In 2011, a video surfaced of him generously giving up his seat to a person carrying a heavy bag. The 44-second video on YouTube shows Reeves sitting in a corner and noticing a woman having difficulty standing up.

He pointed to the seat and asked her if she would like it. She said yes. We don't know if she knew who he was or was just excited, but this shows us that being nice is still important.

Bought an ice cream just so he could autograph the receipt for a young fan

SBNation.Com writer and producer James Dator took to Twitter to share the touching experience he had with Reeves while working at a cinema as a teenager. The writer tried to get Reeves' autograph but wasn't successful. However, things began to look up for the young Keanu Reeves fan.

Donated 70% of His Salary from The Matrix to Cancer Research

It was reported last year that in the early '90s, Keanu Reeves donated 70% of his salary from The Matrix to cancer research. Reeves earned $14 million for his role in the iconic 1999 sci-fi film, and he received an additional $49 million after it became a hit.

Lad Bible reports that Reeves donated around $44 million to support the search for a cure for leukemia, which is a cause that is personal to him. This is because his sister Kim (now 55) was diagnosed with blood cancer in 1991 and underwent a decade of treatment before going into remission in 2001. Reeves also took a break from his career to assist in her care.

Keanu Reeves does not participate in charity for the sake of fitting in with other celebrities. He prefers to keep his charitable actions private, which makes him more endearing. Reeves shared with Ladies Home Journal in 2009 that he has his own cancer fund, but he does not attach his name to it, following his usual modest approach.

Keanu Organized a Shuttle for Stranded Plane Passengers

Some stranded passengers in San Francisco had a memorable experience when Hollywood star Reeves helped them out. Like many others, they too have a tale to share about meeting the celebrity.

In 2019, Reeves was on a flight from San Francisco to Los Angeles that had to make an emergency landing in Bakersfield because of mechanical problems. Reeves rented a van and joined the rest of the passengers on the two-hour ride to Los Angeles instead of taking a private ride.

TIME reported that Reeves was an excellent shuttle host. He entertained passengers by sharing interesting information about Bakersfield, playing country music on his phone, and personally bidding farewell to each passenger as they disembarked. If we find ourselves stranded at the airport, it would be wonderful to have Reeves with us.

He Hasn't Let Fame Go to His Head

Reeves is a renowned actor globally, but he doesn't have a self-important attitude. He enjoys himself while working, whether it's giving voice to a character in Toy Story 4 or acting as a caricature of himself in the 2019 Netflix romantic comedy Always Be My Maybe.

Despite being a respected actor, he remains modest and charming. When someone referred to him as an "internet boyfriend" in June 2019, he appeared unfazed.

During an interview with Entertainment Weekly and People TV, the celebrity expressed their surprise while also expressing appreciation for the positive response. Furthermore, they also took the opportunity to give recognition to their Always Be My Maybe co-stars, namely Ali Wong and Randall Park.

Wrapping Up

Keanu Reeves is an inspiration to us all. His humility and kindness, coupled with his charitable acts of generosity, make him the perfect role model for people from all walks of life. From donating 70% of his salary from The Matrix to cancer research to organizing a shuttle for stranded plane passengers – Keanu has proven time and again that he puts others before himself.

He hasn't let fame go to his head either; instead, choosing to remain modest and down-to-earth in interviews or when meeting fans on flights! We can all learn something valuable about selflessness, compassion, and gratitude by taking some cues from one of Hollywood's most beloved stars: Keanu Reeves.

YouTuber Gets Shot For Prank, Pledges To Keep Making More Prank Videos

"I was playing a prank, a simple practical joke, and this guy didn't take it very well and shot me." Prank Memes

A YouTube prankster — who likes to harass minimum wage workers at fast food restaurants, pretend to vomit on Uber drivers, and anger strangers for no apparent reason — has been shot in the abdomen at a Virginia mall, local CBS News affiliate WUSA reports, after a stranger didn't take kindly to his latest prank.

Worst of all, the 21-year-old Tanner Cook told the station that he's ready to get right back to harassing the public after his recovery. Which, while we admire his chutzpah, might not be quite the right takeaway.

"I was playing a prank, a simple practical joke, and this guy didn't take it very well and shot me," Cook told WUSA.

Cook's father later told Insider that Cook's prank involved Google translate, with the YouTuber having "his phone in his face and he didn't appreciate it."

Look, nobody deserves to get shot. But if your whole bit is just antagonizing people in public — and then one of them literally shoots you — maybe it's time to reevaluate your life choices.

Out of Control

The trend of young folks playing cruel pranks on strangers for the sake of online notoriety has escalated over the years, with a 19-year-old YouTuber being charged with making "terroristic threats" after a knife prank backfired at an airport earlier this year.

YouTube celebrity David Dobrik has also made a name for himself by profiting off of the trauma of other people. Last year, fellow YouTuber Jeff Wittek sued Dobrik following a life-threatening stunt involving an excavator.

Bottom line? Profiting off of the misery of strangers is never okay.

In short, the sooner online pranking culture goes away, the better — though nobody should resort to physical violence to make that happen.

We wish him a speedy recovery.

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