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Mark Wahlberg Earns High School Diploma at Age 42

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Mark Wahlberg Earns High School Diploma at Age 42
Hollywood superstar Mark Wahlberg has been quietly finishing high school, after finding a course he could take online. For almost a year, I've been taking classes and studying any chance I could get, (and) I'm happy to report that I am officially a high school graduate, having received my diploma this summer. He's also giving back, helping other teens stay in school.

Hollywood superstar Mark Wahlberg has been quietly finishing high school, after finding a course he could take online.

"For almost a year, I've been taking classes and studying any chance I could get — on the set, traveling for work and at home. It has been both humbling and challenging, but I'm happy to report that I am officially a high school graduate, having received my diploma this summer."

He's also giving back, helping other teens stay in school. His Mark Wahlberg Youth Foundation has partnered with other organizations to provide resources to young people who commit to finishing high school.

(READ the story from TODAY)

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