102-year-old Navy veteran presented with HS diploma he missed by enlisting during WWII

The News-Messenger/News Herald

PORT CLINTON ― Darrell Gress celebrated his 102nd birthday Tuesday at the Port Clinton Senior Center. His friends contacted Patrick Adkins, Superintendent of Port Clinton City School District, to give a gift that has been missing from Gress’ life.

Patrick Adkins, Superintendent of Schools, presents Darrel Gress, center, with his Port Clinton High School Diploma on his 102nd Birthday Celebration along with PCHS Principal Gary Steyer.
Patrick Adkins, Superintendent of Schools, presents Darrel Gress, center, with his Port Clinton High School Diploma on his 102nd Birthday Celebration along with PCHS Principal Gary Steyer.

Gress left high school and served in the Navy during World War II, and never received his high school diploma. Adkins proudly presented the veteran with his Port Clinton High School diploma.

This article originally appeared on Port Clinton News Herald: Port Clinton OH schools present 102-year-old veteran with HS diploma