Michelle Obama, DeNiro, Zendaya fete college-bound kids
Posted May 02, 2018 7:00 am
PHILADELPHIA (AP) - High school seniors have had the dance party of their lives, celebrating College Signing Day with Michelle Obama in Philadelphia.
Obama showed off her moves Wednesday beside A-listers such as Robert DeNiro, Rebel Wilson, Bradley Cooper and Zendaya to celebrate the fifth annual event.
The celebrities and former first lady were at Temple University to congratulate high school seniors who have decided to pursue higher education.
Obama urged audience members to believe in themselves and ask for help when they need it.
Obama spearheaded College Signing Day while she and her husband still occupied the White House in 2014.
In past years, Obama has hosted College Signing Day events in New York, Detroit and in San Antonio, Texas.
Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks at College Signing Day, an event honoring Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Temple University in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Former first lady Michelle Obama, right, speaks as Rebel Wilson, from left, Zendaya, Robert De Niro, Bradley Cooper and Nick Cannon look on at College Signing Day, an event honoring Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Temple University in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks at College Signing Day, an event honoring Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Temple University in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Former first lady Michelle Obama speaks at College Signing Day, an event honoring Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Temple University in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Former first lady Michelle Obama dances after speaking at College Signing Day, an event honoring Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Temple University in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Singer Kelly Rowland leaps as she is introduced before speaking at College Signing Day, an event honoring Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Temple University in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Singer Kelly Rowland, left, and actor Jesse Tyler Ferguson speak at College Signing Day, an event honoring Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Temple University in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Students cheer as former first lady Michelle Obama speaks at College Signing Day, an event honoring Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Temple University in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Singer Ciara listens to the audience answer a question while speaking at College Signing Day, an event honoring Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Temple University in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Actress Rebel Wilson struts across the stage as she is introduced to speak at College Signing Day, an event honoring Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Temple University in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Actor Robert De Niro gestures after speaking at College Signing Day, an event honoring Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Temple University in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Actor Bradley Cooper gestures as he is introduced to speak at College Signing Day, an event honoring Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Temple University in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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Rebel Wilson, from left, Zendaya, Robert De Niro and Nick Cannon, right, look on as former first lady Michelle Obama speaks at College Signing Day, an event honoring Philadelphia students for their pursuit of a college education or career in the military, Wednesday, May 2, 2018, at Temple University in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
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