When Boston Principal Justin Vernon challenged his students to read 10,000 books this year, he added a pop culture twist. He promised students he would dress up like Lady Gaga and milks a cow if they met their reading goal.

With more than 13,000 books read, the Roger Clap School far surpassed their principal's challenge, according to NECN. Check out Mr. Vernon doing his best Lady Gaga to pay up on this uniquely motivational bet.

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