80-Year-Old Woman Achieves Lifelong Dream, Graduates with Over 70% GPA, Plans for Master's Degree
Mrs. Washington embarked on her academic journey driven by a personal desire to return to school. Her quest for knowledge led her to pursue a social work degree at the university. Moving to Fultondale, US, to be with her daughter after the loss of her husband, Washington not only pursued her educational goals but also secured a scholarship to support her studies.
AKACHI NOEL 
In an inspiring tale of perseverance, 80-year-old Donzella Washington has achieved her lifelong dream by graduating from Alabama A&M University in the United States with a remarkable cumulative grade points average (CGPA) of over 70%.
Mrs. Washington embarked on her academic journey driven by a personal desire to return to school. Her quest for knowledge led her to pursue a social work degree at the university. Moving to Fultondale, US, to be with her daughter after the loss of her husband, Washington not only pursued her educational goals but also secured a scholarship to support her studies.
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Reflecting on her journey, she stated, "When I began this journey, it was just because I wanted to go back to school, it was something I wanted to accomplish."
Despite being in her eighties, Washington's commitment to education is unwavering. Having successfully graduated with a CGPA of 3.69, she now plans to enroll in a Master's Degree program, expressing confidence in her ability to accomplish this with the help of God.
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Her daughter, Kimberly, spoke proudly of her mother's accomplishments, describing her as "a great example of commitment, strength, perseverance, dedication, compassion, and passion."
In her thirties, Washington overcame severe stuttering by taking speech classes at a college. Now, with her recent academic achievement, she aims to inspire others with the message that it's never too late to pursue and fulfill their dreams.
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Beyond academics, Washington has plans to contribute to her community by volunteering in places like nursing homes. Alongside her husband, she has fostered around 30 children, embodying a spirit of compassion and service.
