93-year-old veteran receives diploma

Sunday, November 18, 2018
Sam Stansell receives diploma from Red Bank High School nearly 80 years after dropping out to join the Navy.
Sam Stansell receives diploma from Red Bank High School nearly 80 years after dropping out to join the Navy.

RED BANK, Tennessee -- Almost eight decades later, a 93-year-old veteran in Tennessee finally received his high school diploma.

Sam Stansell dropped out of high school back in 1942 when he was a senior at Red Bank High School.

This past week, Stansell was presented with his diploma in front of current students.

According to WTVC, Stansell was also added to the Red Bank High School Hall of Fame.

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