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99-year-old woman graduates from college

If you’re in college or have graduated from college then you know how much, time, dedication, and desire it takes to complete a college education.  Then you might agree that finishing college at the age of 99 is no small feat.

Meet Doreetha Daniels, according to KTLA news, she graduated from the College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California despite going through some serious setbacks.

“Her son said she persevered through her education despite suffering a couple of strokes and losing her driver’s license.”

When interviewed after her graduation ceremony Daniels said, “…this is my dream come true.”

Daniel’s advise to students: “…Don’t let anybody discourage you. Say that, ‘I’m going to do it,’ and do it for yourself.”

 

 

 

 

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