One local grandmother is full of pride. She graduated from high school Friday at the age of 69.
The group of graduates at One Bright Ray Community High School in Philadelphia was one of all ages and various backgrounds.is an accelerated learning program that gives people a chance to get their high school diploma if they weren't able to. Betty Williams was the oldest in this graduating class. She delivered a commencement speech, picked up her diploma, and even got an award for her perfect attendance."I thank my family for rooting me on and bringing me to this point in my journey," she said.Williams told NBC10 that she was one of six siblings raised by a widowed mother in North Philadelphia.