85-Year-Old Georgia Woman Receives Honorary High School Diploma

Shirley Smith of Americus, Georgia, celebrated a monumental achievement 67 years in the making, as she received an honorary high school diploma at the age of 85. This special graduation, orchestrated by Montezuma Police Chief Eric Finch, honored Shirley’s steadfast dedication to her family and her unwavering support of their education throughout the years. Shirley, surrounded by family and community, was deeply moved by the recognition, which she views as a blessing and a testament to her lifelong commitment to learning and family values.

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