"I think it was very courageous of my mother. "I'll keep on keepin on," said Naomi Wheatley Thompson Woods as she posed with her high school diploma (WBBM/Lisa Fielding) Thompson Woods said the day has been overwhelming, but she is thrilled by the honor she has waited so long to receive. "Because she didn't have that opportunity, she told us to grasp that opportunity and get an education." Eric Witherspoon, Superintendent, ETHS proudly presents Naomi Wheatley Thompson Woods with her diploma. This is another reminder of how encouraging she's been to us to get an education," said Bruce Woods, Thompson Woods' son. She's always eager to do that and to think about it. "During the Depression, there were a lot of things that happened to families that denied them the chance to finish their education. Thompson Woods attended Haven Middle School in Evanston and attended ETHS through 1934 and was due to graduate with the class of 1935. And finally today, we can make it a reality." Thompson Woods' family supported her on her special day. This is something she has regretted and wished for all of her life. "She's 100 years and still understands the value of this diploma. We were so happy to be able to be part of this celebration and putting this together," added Witherspoon.
"We were so excited to learn about your 100th birthday.
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