WWII veteran, 99, prepares for her college graduation
HICKORY — Elizabeth Barker Johnson stood frozen in the doorway, gripping her walker tightly, as the lights flicked on, revealing 60 of her closest loved ones.It wouldn’t be the last surprise of the day as the World War II veteran celebrated her 99th birthday.After cake, Johnson was presented with a ruby-red cap and gown and an invitation to finally walk at Winston-Salem State University’s graduation, 70 years after she completed her teaching degree there.”I […]
