DICKSON COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) – Hundreds of students, faculty, and moms and dads filled the bleachers of Dickson Higher School’s auditorium when it come to a graduation event unlike any kind of various other in the school’s history.
Peyton Arnold is combating his 3rd bout along with leukemia and may no longer gain it to observe graduation this year. along with every one of his graduation necessities met, a event featuring a band, choir, and pupils gathered to observe your man get his diploma.
“Everyone’s been congratulating me, due to the fact that they understand I’ve been attempting to do this because 2015,” Peyton says.
His classmates graduated last May, as Peyton battled leukemia when it come to the 2nd time.
Peyton says, “I obtained my bone marrow transplant the day prior to graduation.”
Determined to get hold of a higher Institution diploma, Peyton obtained an expansion and completed his courses. Mother Penny Arnold points out she’s proud.
“I’m so honored to conversation Peyton my son. He’s been zero yet beneficial with every one of 3 of these battles,” she said. “He has actually certainly been an inspiration to the whole Dickson County and I’m honored to conversation your man my son.”
A son that is now a honored graduate of Dickson County Higher School.
Peyton’s healthiness remains fragile, yet he points out he’s attempting to continue to be beneficial and is thankful when it come to every one of the assist he’s receiving.
