high school diploma

Chicago high school refuses teen diploma after viral graduation split

A Chicago high school senior says she was escorted out of her graduation ceremony and had her diploma withheld after dropping into a split while crossing the stage to receive it. Friends and family packed ...

Four veterans leave high school to join military, 70 years later receive diplomas

Though it took almost 70 years, a group of veterans who left school to join the Armed Forces finally earned their high school diplomas. The four pals, seniors at Springdale High School, were set to ...

World War II veteran finally receives diploma 78 years after he left school – ‘The best Christmas present’

A 97-year-old World War II veteran received his high school diploma nearly 80 years after he left school. Ernie Reda left Stadium High School in Tacoma to join the Army where he fought in the Battle ...

95-year-old WWII veteran finally receives high school diploma 77 years after he went to war

A 95-year-old World War II veteran from Massachusetts finally received his high school diploma, seven decade after he left school to serve in the war. “I can’t believe this. Everybody went out of their way ...

Father accepts late son’s diploma during high school graduation ceremony

It’s graduation season, which means friends and family of high school graduates are gathering around the country to celebrate their loved one’s achievements. But for some families, like the Perry family, their celebrations look a ...

77 years after dropping out of school to marry her sweetheart, 94-year-old receives high school diploma

Nearly 80 years after she dropped out of school to marry her high school sweetheart, Grace Lee McClure Smith received her diploma from Hazel Green High School during a special ceremony on Wednesday. During the ...

Woman celebrates 93rd birthday with diploma after she was forced to quit school

A 93-year-old great grandmother is celebrating her birthday with the high school diploma she was forced to give up on more than 70 years ago. Eileen Delaney was forced to leave school early so she ...

Veteran finally gets high school diploma 65 years after leaving school

An 84-year-old U.S. Marine has finally received his high school diploma 65 years after leaving school. Paul Mackey was supposed to be part of the Class of ’54 at Texas High School in Texarkana but ...