School Board honors WWII veteran with diploma

From Southern Illinois -

Patriotism abounded at the West Frankfort Board of Education meeting Monday night at Central Junior High School, as Michael “Mick” Sawalich was awarded a diploma about 61 years late. A resolution citing his decision to leave the safety of Frankfort Community High School to join the Navy during World War II, and the options now given to local boards to provide honorary diplomas to such veterans, was read by board secretary Marian Smith and unanimously approved.

“In history books, as well as best-selling non-fiction, we learn of the sacrifices made by countless citizens during that dark time in history,” commented Superintendent George Hopkins, Jr. “Mr. Sawalich was, indeed, part of that group we call the Greatest Generation, and the Board was happy to provide him with the long-overdue document.”

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Comments

[Sally, diploma owner]

I mean that every action must be on time.

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[Sally, diploma owner]

"Was awarded a diploma" - that's great; "61 years late" - that's a shame.