A 94-year-old woman in Alabama, United States was awarded an honorary high school diploma 79 years since she dropped out due to World War II.
Grace Lee McClure Smith attended her high school graduation on Wednesday, June 2. Her granddaughter Erin Wilson was the one who worked on getting her the honorary diploma as a surprise, according to ABC affiliate WAAY on the same day.
The graduation rites took place at Hazel Green High School, where Smith received her diploma in a room full of her great-grandchildren, siblings and other family members.
“I am so grateful, thank you so much. It’s better late than never, isn’t it,” Smith said during an interview.
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