A Lyons Township High School student had quite the reason to celebrate Friday as he sunk a half-court shot at a school assembly, netting $10,000.
The student's astonishing feat occurred during the 2023 All School Assembly, where the high school's cheerleaders and marching band showcased their talents and classmates faced off in some friendly competition.
About an hour in, Marco Piemonte, the owner of Piemonte Auto Group, surprised the student body and made a shocking premonition: he had $40,000 and was willing to give it all away. Piemonte vowed to give $10,000 to any of 10 students who could make a half-court shot.
Piemonte was inspired to bring the giveaway to the suburban high school after someone won $10,000 for hitting a half-court shot during a recent basketball game between Lyons Township and rival Hinsdale Central High School.
The auto group owner said he “heard this school was a lot more fun” and wanted to see for himself.
At the assembly, many students put forth their best effort, but unfortunately weren't successful. Things changed suddenly when freshman Alek Krzemkowski took his turn.
Before everyone knew it, the shot went right in. The student body erupted in awe, cheering loudly throughout the gymnasium and congratulating their classmate.
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Piemonte then shocked the crowd, banking two half-court shots of his own. He gave $5,000 to each of the students who missed the prior shots, along with $1,000 to five friends each student selected. In the end, Piemonte gave away $30,000 of the $40,000 he brought to the school.
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