Wednesday, April 14, 2021

Class of 1946 member finally receives diploma in 2021

https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/class-1946-member-alvin-high-school-diploma/285-52bd8ab0-928b-469c-aa6a-7a9ed4f203ce 

93 year-old Pat Moore was a half semester short of graduating from Alvin High School when the Army drafted him in 1946.  Getting a diploma took a back seat to a crop-dusting career and raising a family.  But he finally got his diploma, a new letter jacket and lots of accolades after reaching out to the district.  Alvin ISD helped me get in touch with Mr. Moore and it was a pleasure speaking with him about this long overdue achievement.  It comes just a couple of months before one of his great-granddaughters graduates from Alvin High.

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