Sam Kaplan, 72, graduated from Georgia Gwinnett College with a degree in cinema and media arts, four years after enrolling in college for the very first time.
Going back to school after 50 years was a challenge for Kaplan, but he found the experience to be rewarding.
"It was exciting, nervous, but it was a challenge. Learning how to study again and interacting with the students was a lot of fun," Kaplan said. "I'm very excited, and I feel proud of myself for doing this." Kaplan's graduation was a momentous occasion for him and his family. He graduated Summa Cum Laude and plans to continue pursuing his passion for writing and screenplays.If there is one man who embodies the old cliché "You are never too old", it would be 72-year-old Sam Kaplan. The Lawrenceville man walked across the stage on Thursday for to receive his degree from Georgia Gwinnett College. On top of it all, his 99-year-old mother was able to see it all.
What is truly incredible is while he walked across the stage to receive his degree, his 99-year-old mother was watching. Kaplan's story is an inspiration to all those who believe it's too late to follow their dreams. His determination and willingness to take a chance on himself prove that age is just a number when it comes to pursuing passions.
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