"We look

forward to honoring our veterans in November by presenting them with their

high school diplomas. We appreciate the tremendous sacrifices that each

of them made for our great country. We see this as an opportunity to show

our gratitude for their service," says Dr. John DeCotis, superintendent

of the Fayette County School System.

Veterans wishing

to apply for a diploma must do so with the board of education of the school

district where he or she attended high school. Veterans who were high

school students in the Fayette school system can call the board of education

at 770-460-3535 to receive an application by mail. Interested applicants

can also pick up an application in person at the board of education offices

at 210 Stonewall Ave., Fayetteville.