Focus on U.S. Education for U.S. Immigration: According to a report by Taiwan's "BCC" on June 12, a 97-year-old gentleman in New York recently received a special gift—his high school diploma, 80 years after he was originally scheduled to graduate.
According to reports, the World War II veteran (Gray) received his diploma from Watertown High School in New York on June 11. In 1934, due to the Great Depression, he dropped out of school to support his family. After working for eight years, he was drafted into the military in 1942. During his service, he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal, and after the war, he returned to work in a factory. By the time he retired, he had become a department supervisor. He said that the biggest regret of his life was not being able to complete his high school education due to financial hardship. Yesterday, school staff delivered the diploma to his home. He was both moved and excited, stating that it was the best gift he had ever received.
