In front of a cheering crowd, Hammond was finally handed the high school diploma she rightfully earned in 1981.
TENINO, Wash. — Graduating high school is a feat worth celebrating. But for one former student of Tenino High School, the diploma she rightfully earned came 42 years late.
“We’d like to present to you our newest graduate, Jill Hammond,” said a school board leader Monday night.
In front of a cheering crowd, Hammond was finally handed the high school diploma she rightfully earned in 1981.
“Now it’s time to party! Where’s the bubbly?” said Hammond.
Hammond considers herself to have
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