John Cyrus, 70, graduates from the University of Maine after 52 years of delays

ORNO — Right this moment’s graduation on the College of Maine was a giant day for its seniors, however for one graduate it was a 52-year journey to get to the commencement stage.

John Cyrus, 70, was alleged to attend Rutgers College in 1971 however after being injured in a automobile crash, his plans modified.

When he recovered from his accidents and had the prospect to go to high school, he was drafted for the Vietnam Struggle, altering his faculty plans as soon as extra. 

Then, we he acquired again in 1976, Cyrus was 9 credit away from graduating however a lab accident and an sickness stopped him in need of getting his diploma as soon as once more. 

After he retired in 2012, he realized he wanted one thing to fill his free time. So Cyrus selected to return to high school and at last get his diploma. 

Right this moment, Cyrus acquired his diploma in Microbiology and he has some recommendation for his fellow graduates.

“Discover the time, make the time,” mentioned Cyrus in the course of the ceremony. “Work and stuff is at all times there, simply to have the ability to exit and revel in life, benefit from the world round you, expertise among the magnificence. Go on the market and dwell.”

Nonetheless, he isn’t fairly finished along with his time in greater training but. Cyrus has been accepted into the College of Maine’s graduate program and hopes to earn his Ph.D. by the point he turns 75.