| By Dianne Weaver 2001
Thousand of men marched off to World War II and the Korean War before
they
completed their high school education. West Virginia contributed more
soldiers per
capita than any other state, and has chosen to recognize and award
them with
diplomas in 2001. The Calhoun County school system will be issuing the
documents to
at least six men.
One of the veterans to be recognized will be at the April 2 Board of
Education
meeting. Charles McCray of Parkersburg will be there to receive his
diploma. County
School Superintendent Ron Blankenship said "We gave the veterans their
option of
coming to the board meeting, attending graduation, or having the
diploma mailed to
them."
Others on the list:
ADRIAN BALL (1950) will be present at graduation.
JAMES BILLEY (1946) requested the diploma be mailed to him, but might
attend
graduation depending on health.
HALL V. FRANCIS (1940) has already received his Veteran's Diploma, but
may
participate in this years graduation ceremony.
EUELL HOSKINS, JR. (1950) will attend the graduation ceremony.
CHARLES MC CRAY (1945) will receive his diploma at the April 2 Board
meeting.
RICHARD PAUL PARSONS (1954) lives in Florida and asked his diploma be
mailed to
him.
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