DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) – Hundreds of students, faculty, and moms and dads filled the bleachers of Dickson Higher School’s auditorium with regard to a graduation event unlike any type of various other in the school’s history.
Peyton Arnold is fighting his 3rd bout along with leukemia and may no more earn it to observe graduation this year. along with all his graduation demands met, a event consisting of a band, choir, and pupils gathered to observe him or her obtain his diploma.
“Everyone’s been congratulating me, since they understand I’ve been attempting to do this because 2015,” Peyton says.
His classmates graduated last May, as Peyton battled leukemia with regard to the 2nd time.
Peyton says, “I received my bone marrow transplant the day prior to graduation.”
Determined to grab a higher University diploma, Peyton received an expansion and completed his courses. Mother Penny Arnold points out she’s proud.
“I’m so glad to conversation Peyton my son. He’s been nil yet good via all of 3 of these battles,” she said. “He has actually undoubtedly been an inspiration to the whole Dickson County and I’m glad to conversation him or her my son.”
A son that is now a glad graduate of Dickson County Higher School.
Peyton’s healthiness remains fragile, yet he points out he’s attempting to remain good and is thankful with regard to all the sustain he’s receiving.
