When it comes to chasing your dreams, it’s never too late to achieve them -- and for one Alabama woman, that means never giving up on graduating from college. Not only did she graduate magna cum laude, but she also received a 4.0 GPA in her final semester. 'I want to inspire and motivate others
When it comes to chasing your dreams, it’s never too late to achieve them -- and for one Alabama woman, that means never giving up on graduating from college.
Along with her academic accomplishments, Washington’s big moment was monumental as she made history as the oldest graduate of Alabama A&M in their 144-year history. "My father was my mother’s No. 1 fan. He supported everything she did, especially returning to school," her daughter, Kimberly Washington, said."Although my father did not have a traditional college education, he knew the value of gaining one."
She went on to share how she helped her mother on the days when she was overwhelmed with grief over her husband's death.
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