A handful of new graduates of Leesville Road High School received a surprise during a celebratory dinner Wednesday night - a photo with former President Bill Clinton.
A handful of new Leesville grads and their families went to Sullivan's restaurant in downtown Raleigh on Wednesday evening to celebrate the occasion.
While they were eating, Clinton came in to the restaurant. Susan Taylor, one of the Leesville parents, approached Clinton and asked if he would be photographed with the new grads, including her daughter, Lisa.
"They were thrilled," said Jim Taylor, Lisa's father.
Clinton is in town to speak today at a memorial service in Durham for historian John Hope Franklin, who died in March.
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Re: Clinton surprises Leesville grads
June 11, 2009 - 6:27pm — BothSidesNowI didn't agree with many of Clinton's policies, but some of these comments are nonsense. What the President did was commendable and these kids will remember it forever.
Re: Clinton surprises Leesville grads
June 11, 2009 - 2:50pm — Gosh (not verified)Somehow, I bet he's still more popular in the world than you are in your apartment complex Mike.
Re: Clinton surprises Leesville grads
June 11, 2009 - 2:47pm — mike27513Just what we need - A Disgraced Impeached Failed Ex-President in the Triangle.
Kind of complements the NC State Democrat crooks : Ex -Gov Easley, Mary, NCSU hacks on the verge of being fired.
Don't we just love the cult of personality.
He's a GREAT role model!
Re: Clinton surprises Leesville grads
June 11, 2009 - 11:31am — judys442How nice of him to accommodate the students!
Re: Clinton surprises Leesville grads
June 11, 2009 - 11:12am — Gosh (not verified)Did he tap his foot in a Men's Room?
Not sure what you Republicans are giggling about.
If Former President Bush or Carter was in my restaurant, I'd get a photo too.
Re: Clinton surprises Leesville grads
June 11, 2009 - 11:07am — walshawProbably in town to advise UNC leadership on the best way to take cover!
Re: Clinton surprises Leesville grads
June 11, 2009 - 9:54am — henryeIt seems to me that Hilliray will be a candidate again in 2012,with the tradition of the Clinton loyality
Re: Clinton surprises Leesville grads
June 11, 2009 - 9:27am — PACK_MIKE77Looking for a future Monica Lewinsky?