Anne Coffey was a senior at a New York high school of the performing arts when she dropped out to get married. She later said it was the stupidest thing she ever did.
Even though she is an accomplished seamstress and has won awards for her quilts and dolls, she always felt that something was missing.
Dresed in cap and gown, two nights ago she graduated from the Adult Education GED program in Abilene. Anne is 74 years old. She plans to tackle computers next.
What a woman!
As a former board member of the Taylor County Literacy Council, I am always thrilled to see the stories of those who fought to get an education. We need more like them.
Thanks to the adult education programs everywhere who provide ways for those who thought they could never do it to graduate.
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