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98-Year-Old Surprised with High School Diploma
The district said more than 150 students have benefited from Little’s donations, which included $50,000 for the education foundation.
- On Thursday, 98-year-old Paul Little received his high school diploma at his Dallas Center, Iowa nursing home, 80 years after he would have graduated from Dallas Center High School in 1946.
- Little left school during his junior year to work and support his family, later farming near Panora before he and his late wife, Eleanor, prioritized supporting students at Panorama High School.
- Panorama Community Schools Superintendent Kasey Huebner said more than 150 students have benefited from Little's support, which included a $50,000 donation to the Dallas Center-Grimes School District education foundation.
- At the surprise presentation, Little appeared stunned when the superintendent arrived with the diploma; Scott Blum of Dallas Center-Grimes said, "We're excited to play just a little role in recognizing the awesomeness."
- Each student helped by Little earned a place on what the family calls "Paul's Hall of Fame," as his contributions continue to help local kids get "jump-started to the next stage in life.
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