Virginia Hislop began her journey at the school in the 1940's.
Virginia Hislop began her journey at the school in the 1940's.A 105-year-old woman received her master's degree from Stanford University after beginning her journey at the school over 80 years ago. Meet Virginia Hislop here:A 105-year-old woman received her master's degree from Stanford Graduate School of Education after beginning her journey at the school over 80 years ago.
While navigating life with her family which consists of two kids, four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren, Ginnie Hislop also served on school and college boards in Washington State for decades. When she was handed her diploma by GSE Dean Daniel Schwartz, Ginnie Hislop could be heard saying, "My goodness, I've waited a long time for this."
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