ST. GEORGE, Utah (AP) - It’s 70 years later than expected, but St. George resident Foy Seegmiller finally walked across the stage to receive his high school diploma — just in time for his 89th birthday.
KSL-TV reports (https://bit.ly/1AlUGg5 ) that Seegmiller was on track to graduate at 17, but the World War II military draft changed his plans. He wanted to be able to choose his assignment, so he dropped out of school and enlisted.
Seegmiller joined the Navy and was shipped out on USS Braxton.
When he returned from the war, Seegmiller tried to finish school. But his dream of getting a diploma fell by the wayside as he worked, got married and raised 12 children.
During Dixie High School’s 2015 graduation, he was called to the stage to receive an honorary diploma—and a standing ovation.
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Information from: KSL-TV, https://www.ksl.com/
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