On February 15, 2023, high school senior Greyson Thurman, along with some of his classmates, posted a video on TikTok in order to raise money for their school janitor. AdvertisementThe high school students raised money for their 80-year-old janitor to quit his job and retire, after he was forced back to work due to increasing rent“This is our 80 y/o janitor who had his rent raised and had to come back to work. Let’s help Mr. James out!” AdvertisementAfter hearing about their janitor's plight, three high school students decided to actGround Picture / ShutterstockCallisburg High School senior Marti Yousko was talking to her friend, Banner, during class when they heard about Mr. James’s story. AdvertisementFOX 4 asked Mr. James for an interview, but he declined, but gave consent for his story to be shared.