Clarence Garrett, Graduates College at 87 Years Old
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
After returning to college in spring of 2006, Clarence Garrett finally graduated at age 87. He completed course work at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and was awarded his bachelor's degree at commencement ceremonies on December 16, 2007, Sunday. He has a 50 years gap between his higher and college education.
"We are not sure if Clarence Garrett is the oldest to ever graduate from UWM, but we do know that there had not been a graduate for some time who was born when the president was Woodrow Wilson," Chancellor Carlos Santiago said.Link
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