During Howard High's Award Day on Thursday, the school had a surprise visit from Bill Gates.
Mr. Gates, Microsoft founder and philanthropist, helped Howard School honor both its teachers and students.
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation works with several schools in Chattanooga, including Howard School, particularly through Chatt 2.0. Howard School participates in the P16 initiative which aims to transform the high school experience to increase post secondary opportunities.
Ed Wyatt, spokesperson for the Foundation, said Mr. Gates was in Tennessee to review the Foundation's work and the educational system of the state.
It was his first visit to Chattanooga.