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After a lifelong dream, she got her high school diploma at 55 — with her 64-year-old fiancé

Chenita Owens always lamented not getting her diploma. She and fiance Kenneth Mobley decided to pick up where they left off long ago.

Kenneth Mobley and Chenita Owens earned their high school diplomas Tuesday at ages 64 and 55, respectively. The engaged couple live in West Oak Lane and West Philadelphia.
Kenneth Mobley and Chenita Owens earned their high school diplomas Tuesday at ages 64 and 55, respectively. The engaged couple live in West Oak Lane and West Philadelphia.Read moreJose F. Moreno / Staff Photographer