{"id":14132,"date":"2023-11-02T07:33:00","date_gmt":"2023-11-02T13:33:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/?p=14132"},"modified":"2023-10-30T11:12:38","modified_gmt":"2023-10-30T17:12:38","slug":"unbelievable-72-year-olds-college-achievement-with-99-year-old-moms-love","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shieldagency.com\/blog\/unbelievable-72-year-olds-college-achievement-with-99-year-old-moms-love\/","title":{"rendered":"Unbelievable: 72-Year-Old’s College Achievement with 99-Year-Old Mom’s Love!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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In a heartwarming tale from Georgia, a 72-year-old College Graduate recently celebrated his college achievement made even more special by the presence of his proud, 99-year-old mother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sam Kaplan of Lawrenceville decided to embark on his educational journey at Georgia Gwinnett College in 2019, half a century after he had initially opted not to pursue higher education following his high school graduation in 1969. The catalyst for his return to academia came when he heard a radio announcement about a degree program in cinema studies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

College Achievement to Screen Play Writer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Recalling that moment, Kaplan said, “I was driving down the highway when I heard about the degree program. The next exit led to Collinsville, so I promptly exited, and within five minutes, I was enrolling in classes. I’ve always had a passion for writing and storytelling. I aspired to transform my narratives into screenplays, but I realized I needed the foundational knowledge to do so.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kaplan admitted that the journey was a mix of anxiety and excitement, but it proved to be profoundly rewarding. He graduated with a 3.975 grade point average and summa cum laude honors, majoring in cinema and media arts, and has aspirations to continue crafting screenplays in the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

“It was an exciting and nerve-wracking challenge. Reacquainting myself with the art of studying and engaging with fellow students was a lot of fun,” he told\u00a0FOX 5 Atlanta<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

99-year-old Parent watches College Achievement<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The most poignant aspect of Kaplan’s graduation day was the presence of his mother, 99-year-old Virginia Kaplan, during the ceremony.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Virginia expressed her immense pride, saying, “I am so proud of him. He faced numerous challenges but persevered, and I am delighted, pleased, and incredibly proud.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The jubilant mother also added, “With his new degree, he’s going to excel in whatever he does. Who knows, I might even make an appearance in the movies.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Watch the video below.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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