US teen takes best friend with special needs for senior prom; becomes internet hero

A US teenager has won the intenet after he took his best friend, a girl with special needs, as his date for senior prom. 

Like many kids around the nation, 18-year-old Tahj Oliver had to find a date for prom. And he could only think of one person: his friend, Evelyn Araujo. 

Araujo seemed thrilled after she was invited to prom.

pic.twitter.com/Dc4zyIqiUL

— Evelyn araujo (@evelyn77234561) March 12, 2017

Like all couples, Tahj even took a picture with his date before taking her out to dance.

I love this pic me and my date @T_Oliver_5 pic.twitter.com/K2g9FS2xu9

— Evelyn araujo (@evelyn77234561) April 2, 2017

And after bringing her back home, Tahj took another picture

What a great way to kick the prom season off with my bestie I'm humbled and glad to say that I was her date and I had a great time thx Eve pic.twitter.com/BFAcHTrrRC

— tahj not taj (@T_Oliver_5) April 2, 2017

A number of people took videos of them dancing, and overall people praised Tahj and said that they were glad that people like him still existed. They were also full of praise for Evelyn, who, everyone said, looked radiant.

God bless this young man he invited her to prom and dance all night with her they had so much fun. @T_Oliver_5 pic.twitter.com/HXp6n6csh3

— Selene Araujo (@selene98) April 2, 2017

@selene98 @T_Oliver_5 He ws raised rght, 2 respect women, treat others as u wnt to b treated, & treating her as beautiful girl on a normal date as any man should.

— Paris (@ParisPembroke) April 3, 2017

@selene98 @T_Oliver_5 I see 2 beautiful souls! Great music choices as well

— J.R.  (@SabrinaIsMyWife) April 3, 2017

@selene98 @T_Oliver_5 In a world where there is so much hate, it's great to see these little bits of love and compassion!

— Brett Catron (@bcatron107) April 3, 2017