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You may know Bill Cosby (comedian), Christian Slater (actor), Dave Thomas (founder of Wendy's), Michael J. Fox (actor), Ben Nighthorse Campbell (Former U.S. Senator, Colorado), Waylon Jennings (singer), Mary Lou Retton (U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist) and Bobby Flay (successful restauranteur and Food Network Iron Chef) all took and passed the GED Tests.

But did you know ... ?

	Warren McDaniels:
	Navy Veteran Harvard fellow Fire chief (retired) GED graduate, Lousiana, Class of '69
	As a teen, Warren McDaniels left high school without a diploma. After serving in the Navy, he passed the GED Tests and blazed a trail to the top of the New Orleans Fire department where he led for 10 years.

Walter Anderson:
Chairman & CEO, Parade Publications Journalist Author GED graduate, North Carolina, Class of '62
Walter Anderson left high school to join the Marine Corps. Then he proved himself -- rising to sergeant, serving in Vietnam and passing the GED Tests. He went on to graduate college, forged a career in journalism, wrote five acclaimed inspirational books and became Chairman and CEO of Parade Magazine, the largest circulating Sunday magazine in America.

	Arlene Studebaker:
	Mother Web developer Songwriter GED graduate, Ohio, Class of '86
	Seventeen yeas after leaving high school to raise children, Arlene Studebaker did something for herself: She earned a GED diploma. Today, she develops web sites and manages video projects -- and acts as a role model for her children -- in Clayton, Ohio.

Barbara Ciara:
Former runaway College graduate Emmy-winning journalist GED graduate, New Jersey, Class of '72
Barbara Ciara was a teen runaway in New York City, bouncing from one dead-end job to another. One day, she took a hard look in the mirror and said, "I can do better than this." And she did: She passed the GED Tests. Now she's the evening news anchor for WTKR NewsChannel 3 in Hampton Roads, Va.

	Cindy Schwehr:
	School volunteer County commissioner Nursing home supervisor GED graduate, North Dakota, Class of '79
	Cindy Schwehr left high school at 16. It didn't feel like the place for her. Two years later, she found a place to prove herself: She earned her GED diploma. Today, she is really going places -- volunteeing, serving as a county commissioner and helping manage a nursing home.

Emma Rhodes:
Small business owner Ed.D., University of Arkansas Adult education leader GED graduate, Arkansas, Class of '59
Seven years after leaving school to get married, Emma Rhodes earned her GED diploma. And she didn't stop there. Today, she holds a doctorate, owns a business in Little Rock, Ark., and tutors adults -- passing on what she once received.

	Jack Davis:
	Vietnam veteran Father College president GED graduate, Illinois, Class of '65
	Just one credit shy of a high school diploma, Jack Davis enlisted during the Vietnam War. While in the military, he proved himself once again: He took and passed the GED Tests. Now he is serving his community as president of Olney Central College in Olney, Ill.

Jim Florio:
Lawyer Professor Former governor of New Jersey GED graduate, Alaska, Class of '57
Jim Florio left high school in Brooklyn, New York to join the U.S. Navy. Then he proved himself by passing the GED Tests. Retiring at the rank of Lieutenant Commander, he went on to attend college, graduate school and law school and forge a career in public service that would span 30 years -- serving in the New Jersey General Assembly, the U.S. House of Representatives and ultimately, as Governor of the state.

	Maria Villaran:
	Salvadorian immigrant Grandmother Spanish instructor GED graduate, Connecticut, Class of '01
	More Americans than ever are passing the GED Tests to earn what they missed years ago -- a high school credential. Senior Service America helps 15,000 seniors a year get training and jobs through the Senior AIDES Program. With the GED diploma, you can prove what you know. With Senior Service America, you can make it work for you.

Mary Rodriguez:
Child of migrant farm laborors Mother Educator GED graduate, Florida, Class of '97
As a child of migrant farm laborers, Mary Rodriguez was always moving. She left school after the 10th grade. Six years later, she proved herself: She passed the GED Tests. Now she's a teacher who is coordinating preschool education in Palm Beach County, Fla.

	Richard Carmona:
	Surgeon General 2002~2006 Physician Former deputy sheriff GED graduate, Texas, Class of '68
	Richard Carmona left high school to join the army. While there, he passed the GED Tests. Carmona then went on to prove himself by earning a medical degree while working as a deputy sheriff. In 2002, President George W. Bush appointed Dr. Carmona Surgeon General of the United States.

Ruth Ann Minner:
Grandmother Former receptionist Governor GED graduate, Delaware, Class of '69
Ruth Ann Minner once sat outside the Delaware governor's office as a receptionist. Widowed with three sons at 32, she passed the GED Tests, while working two jobs and providing for her family. She began her political career in 1974 as a representative in Delaware's state house. Today, she is the governor of Delaware.

	Tomas Gutierrez:
	Father Semi-retired salesman High school mentor GED graduate, Texas, Class of '00
	Tomas Gutierrez left high school his senior year to help support his family. Forty-one years later, in semi-retirement, he passed the GED Tests to earn the high school diploma he wanted for his children. Now, he's back in school in Corpus Christi, Texas -- as a volunteer mentor.

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