4 veterans receive high school diplomas almost 70 years after leaving to join military

These ‘super seniors’ definitely deserved it – congrats! A diploma can symbolize so much to a person. But sometimes, if you have one, it’s hard to be grateful for it. In contrast, veterans make a lot of sacrifices when they enlist in the military But sometimes, there are ways to make up for those lost life experiences.

In 1956, 4 young men from Springdale High School had to miss their high school graduation.
Air Force Veteran Carl Stults, Army Veteran Bobby Burke, Air Force Veteran Charles Leroy Moon, and Air Force Veteran Bob Self were all students at Springdale once upon a time.

But by the time of their senior year, they had already decided that they were going to go far away from their hometown.

They enrolled in the military. They took GED tests before graduation to enlist, and then they jetted off to far away places before they could walk and shake hands with their principal.

They began careers in the military, but they always felt like something was missing

Moon, Burke, Self, and Stults all had the chance to travel to places for work that they otherwise would not have been able to.

They went to countries like the Philippines and Hong Kong, and learned so much about the world.

But they never forgot their roots, and eventually, they all returned home to Springdale, Arkansas.

There, they continued to live their lives, but they still never got their diplomas.

Now in retirement, the four men get together at a cafe in their hometown.

That’s where some present-day Springdale High School teachers first met them.

At the Wagon Wheel Cafe, the four veterans were getting together, when they ran into a group of Springdale teachers.

Related Posts

My Stepdaughter Gifted Me a Car for My 55th Birthday, When I Opened the Glove..

For years, my relationship with my stepdaughter Emily was distant—polite, but emotionally cold. I had stepped into her life after her mother’s death, marrying her father David…

My Stepdaughter Gifted Me a Car for My 55th Birthday

The emotions overwhelmed me. Years of uncertainty melted as she softly said, “I’ve always loved you, Mom. I just didn’t know how to say it.”MThat moment changed…

I Was Charged for Every Little Thing at My In-Laws’ House

I’ve always prided myself on being a loving and supportive grandmother, putting family first in everything I do. When my daughter-in-law, Jessica, asked me to babysit my…

I Was Charged for Every Little Thing at My In-Laws’ House – Am I Overreacting or Was This Totally Unacceptable?

When I walked into my house, I found a neatly folded envelope with my name in Jessica’s handwriting, which I assumed was a thank-you note for watching…

He’s 24, a Dad, and Covered in Tattoos — But That’s Just the Beginning

Ethan Modboy Bramble is one of Australia’s most famous bloggers. With 95% of his body covered in tattoos, a split tongue, cropped ears, blackened eyes, expanded nostrils,…

A 24-year-old father, who has several tattoos all over his body..

A 24-year-old father covered head-to-toe in tattoos is gaining attention online — not for his ink, but for his unexpectedly tender and responsible approach to parenting.

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *