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100-year-old Easton native receives honorary diploma 84 years after leaving school

Angelina Loiacono left Easton Area High School at 16 to help her family during World War II; at 100 she was awarded an honorary degree.

Published Jun 12, 2026, 7:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

In 1942, during World War II, Angelina Loiacono was a 16-year-old junior at Easton Area High School.