Quin Kelly, a 19 year-old with Aspeger's Sydrome, received his high school diploma during a small graduation ceremony that included veterans of World War II and Korea. It all happened because of a miscommunication that made him miss his own high school's graduation at the Comcast Arena in Everett, Washington.
Last year, Quin could have received a Special Needs Diploma at Marysville - Pilchuck High school, but he wanted to get the traditional diploma and decided to attend a fifth year. He also attended classes with a tutor at Heritage High, a school that focuses on American Indian culture.
When he missed his opportunity to join his fellow classmates for graduation, he tried to be part of the graduation at Heritage High. However, he was never enrolled.
The school board decided to let him attend a graduation ceremony for veterans of World War II and Korea who missed their change to graduate when they entered the military service. Quin was happy when he finally had his diploma in his hand.
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