Watch: 99-yo woman finally gets her high school diploma 81 years later & her adorable photos are winning hearts
At 99, Georgia McGarry received her high school diploma 81 years after leaving school during WWII. Her inspiring story is a powerful reminder that it¡¯s never too late to achieve your dreams and celebrate milestones.
At 99 years old, an Ohio woman is proving it's never too late to chase your dreams! More than eight decades after she left school during World War II, she's finally received her high school diploma. Talk about a graduation worth the wait¡ª81 years, to be exact!
At 99 years old, Georgia McGarry thought she was just heading out for dinner with a friend last Thursday. Instead, she walked into a surprise ceremony at the Switzerland of Ohio Local School District, where she was finally awarded her high school diploma¡ª80 years after she left school during World War II.
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¡ª Claire O'Neil (@ClaireWTOV9) August 29, 2024
A special board was held today for Georgia McGarry, who never was able to receive her high school diploma and graduate in 1944.
Now¡ªat 99 years old, she got her diploma and was able to have a graduation ceremony! I¡¯ll have the full story tonight! @WTOV9 pic.twitter.com/CdHcI50I4U
The pictures are just adorable, have a look:
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Credit: X/ @ClaireWTOV9
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McGarry had to leave high school in 1943 to help her family while the war raged on.
She worked at a pharmacy and later as a janitor with her husband, all while dreaming of completing her education.
Her friend Marie Adams, aware of this dream, secretly contacted the school district to make it happen.
Surrounded by friends and family, McGarry was presented with her diploma from Woodsfield High School, dated May 19, 1944, the day she was originally meant to graduate.
Ohio law made this special exception for women who left school to support the war effort.
Superintendent Phil Ackerman highlighted the significance of McGarry's achievement, emphasising that it's never too late to pursue one's dreams.
McGarry, who will turn 100 soon, was overjoyed and said, "And I hope I enjoy it for a while. I really do."
Georgia McGarry's story is a heartfelt reminder that it's never too late to achieve your dreams and celebrate life's milestones, no matter the age.
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