72-Year-Old Graduates College and His 99-Year-Old Mom Proudly Attends the Ceremony

Learning is a lifelong journey.

While some people go to college early, others have a different scholastic route.

After enrolling inGeorgia Gwinnett College, he worked toward achieving a degree in Cinema and Media Arts.

The now-72-year-old proudly crossed the stage on May 11 and was cheered on by his 99-year-old mother.

Kaplan graduated high school in 1969 and lived an entire life before going back to college.

I think I have a good relationship with them.

I got hugs from a lot of them on the last day of classes.

The graduation ceremony was made extra special by having his family present.

Even Kaplan’s 99-year-old mother came to see him receive his diploma.

This is my first undergraduate degree, Kaplan explains.

Im the first of my seven siblings to earn a degree.

We definitely wish him all the best in his new endeavors!

Sam Kaplan enrolled in college when he was 68.

Now 72 years old, he finally received his degree and his 99-year-old mother proudly attended the graduation ceremony.