He attended his classes every Saturday and, during the week, he dedicated himself diligently to completing his homework.
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María Clotilde Franco Moya, an 84-year-old grandmother, has achieved what many would consider impossible: obtaining her high school degree at an advanced age. His story of improvement has become an inspiring example for the entire Manizales community and for those who, for various reasons, were not able to complete their education in their youth.
Clotilde’s emotional graduation took place at the Colegio Andrés Bello Educational Institution, located in the El Nevado neighborhood, in Manizales.
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According to the Mayor’s Office of the capital of Caldas, this achievement was possible thanks to the Saturday day of continuing education for adults, an initiative that allows people of all ages to continue with their studies and achieve their academic goals, regardless of the time spent. has passed.
A testimony of perseverance from María Franco
Throughout her life, María Clotilde faced numerous challenges, but she never gave up her love of learning. Although he was not able to complete his primary and secondary studies in his youth, he always dreamed of obtaining his high school degree.
«He had not been able to complete his primary and secondary studies at the regular time throughout his entire life, but he managed to enter the Andrés Bello Educational Institution and there he was able to do the integrated special cycles. We graduated her along with a group of young people and adults, and she, at 84 years old, is an example of perseverance and dedication,” highlighted the Secretary of Education of Manizales, Andrés Felipe Betancourth.
Clotilde Franco Moya’s achievement is not only a personal milestone, but a symbol of hope for all people who, due to various circumstances, were not able to complete their education in their youth. His story shows that it is never too late to learn and that education is available to everyone, regardless of age.
According to the media La Patria Manizales, Mrs. María learned to read and write at the age of 77, a fundamental step to fulfill her dream of graduating. In an interview with the media, Clotilde expressed the emotion she felt at seeing her dream come true, but also the sadness of having to say goodbye to the school, to which she had dedicated herself with so much enthusiasm.
«I fulfilled a dream, but I am sad to leave school. I would like to continue going, even just to say hello. I was never late and never absent. I came in at 7:30 in the morning and got up at 4:30 am to arrive on time, it was like my other home. “I don’t know what I’m going to do now,” said the grandmother, who, despite her age, maintained an unwavering commitment to her studies.
María Clotilde’s story is a clear testimony that age is not an obstacle to achieving new goals. His graduation is not only a personal achievement, but a lesson for all those who still believe that it is too late to pursue their dreams.
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