Veteran receives high school diploma nearly 70 years later
Just months away from graduation, Nick Sabatini of Uniontown left his classroom and headed off to war without the chance to finish his senior year.
Nearly 70 years later, the 86-year-old World War II army medic added his high school diploma to his list of achievements after he was recognized Monday during Uniontown Area School Board’s meeting.
Dr. Charles Machesky, district superintendent, presented Sabatini with his honorary diploma through a state law that allows public school districts to do so if the veteran meets certain criteria.
Read more in tomorrow’s HeraldStandard.com.