Valencia College in Poinciana, Florida, recently recognized 82-year-old Paul Grizelle-Reid as the oldest graduate in its Class of 2025. Grizelle-Reid, a U.S. Army veteran, moved to Poinciana to care for his brother, who has Parkinson’s disease. He later enrolled in a Spanish class at Valencia’s Poinciana Campus and decided to pursue an Associate in Arts degree.
During his time at the college, Grizelle-Reid attended most classes in person and participated in a group trip to Ireland with classmates. Faculty and students noted his commitment to his studies…