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Family Ties Forever! · 05-25-2011, 12:16 AM

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Lake Worth Man, 76, Graduates From High School
Man Says He Decided To Go Back To School So He Could Become Masseuse
Posted: 2:23 pm EDT May 24, 2011

•Images: 76-Year-Old Graduates From High School

Lake Worth, Fla. -- A Lake Worth man is proof it's never too late to go back to school. Billy D. Armstrong dropped out of high school as a senior, but the 76-year-old received his general equivalency diploma from Lake Worth High School and planned to attend Tuesday's graduation ceremonies at the Palm Beach County Convention Center. Armstrong said he decided to return to school after he learned he needed a high school diploma to become a professional masseuse in Florida. He tried going back in his 60s but couldn't finish the requirements because of health issues. He started again last year, attending night classes at the school during the week.

Now that he's got the paper, Armstrong said he intends to teach other students about the importance of staying in school. "The diploma is a necessity in your life," Armstrong told WPBF 25 News. "I still tear up from it."

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old grouch · 05-25-2011, 10:08 AM

Good for him. I guess you're never too old to learn.

robyrob · 05-25-2011, 12:32 PM

he should've enrolled in regular day classes - you know what they say in high school, "Seniors Rule"

MickeyMac · 05-25-2011, 12:42 PM

Give the man props for going back at his age.

Janice · 05-26-2011, 08:07 PM

Good for him. Too bad the job market is a disaster now.

catlover79 · 05-26-2011, 08:24 PM

Awww...what a wonderful story!! God bless him.

browneyes106 · 05-30-2011, 07:16 PM

I give him credit for doing what he did.

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05-25-2011, 10:08 AM	#2
old grouch Member Senior Member Join Date: May 13, 2010 Location: montana Posts: 1,877	Good for him. I guess you're never too old to learn.

05-25-2011, 12:42 PM	#4
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,008	Give the man props for going back at his age.

05-26-2011, 08:07 PM	#5
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Good for him. Too bad the job market is a disaster now.

05-30-2011, 07:16 PM	#7
browneyes106 Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Apr 01, 2008 Posts: 6,094	I give him credit for doing what he did.