99-year-old Georgia McGarry, who left school during WWII, received her 1944 diploma from Switzerland of Ohio Board of Education. Georgia McGarry, de 99 años, que dejó la escuela durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial, recibió su diploma en 1944 de Suiza de Ohio Board of Education.
99-year-old Georgia McGarry, who left high school during WWII to work, received her 1944 diploma from Switzerland of Ohio Board of Education thanks to a provision in Ohio Revised Code for women who dropped out for war-related reasons. Georgia McGarry, de 99 años de edad, que dejó la escuela secundaria durante la Segunda Guerra Mundial para trabajar, recibió su diploma en 1944 de Suiza de Ohio Board of Education gracias a una disposición en Ohio Código Revisado para las mujeres que abandonaron la escuela por razones relacionadas con la guerra. Friend Marie Adams contacted the school district's superintendent to arrange a ceremony, where McGarry was presented with her cap, gown, and diploma. La amiga Marie Adams contactó al superintendente del distrito escolar para organizar una ceremonia, donde McGarry fue presentada con su gorra, vestido y diploma. The event was attended by family and neighbors, emphasizing the importance of lifelong learning. El evento contó con la presencia de familiares y vecinos, enfatizando la importancia del aprendizaje permanente.