90 year old accepts high school diploma in Mich.

June 14, 2008 8:15am CST
90 year old John Lawrence Locher finally picked up his high school diploma having dropped out in 10th grade to help look after his family. The school sent the General Motors Corp. retiree an honorary diploma for ''life credits'' this past winter to his home in Cape Coral, Fla. Southwestern Principal Garnet R. Green later said Locher's family had contacted the school about the diploma and allowing him to participate in commencement. http://www.happynews.com/news/6102008/90-year-old-accepts-high-school-diploma-mich.htm Bet he was real pleased to get his get his high school diploma!!
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@wabuser (114)
• China
14 Jun 08
Wow that is amazing, the first time for me hearing such a thing along those lines. Apparently its possible for a 90 year old to get his diploma? does this mean he will have to complete high school and college? lol that would be kind of unfortunate for him