An 84-year-old U.S. Marine’s photo was noticeably absent from his high school yearbook because as a teen, he had opted to join the military to serve during the Korean War. However, now 66 years later, the veteran has finally received his high school diploma.
On being able to achieve this milestone, Paul Mackey described himself as “surprised,” “very thankful,” and “very proud.” He explained to KSLA that graduating with the Class of ‘54 at Texas High School in Texarkana was a prospect overshadowed by his desire to join the war.
