It’s Never to Late: Adult High School Graduate Has Plans to Keep Going

When Heidi Martin dropped out of Rock Hill, S.C., High School nearly 20 years ago, she figured she would eventually get her diploma. While she might not have expected to wait so long, Martin has now achieved that goal and is looking forward to working towards another.

“After I dropped out of high school, I realized that I wanted to pursue a high school diploma through the program at Gaston College, Martin said. I did it to better myself for the future. I want everyone to know that it is NEVER too late to go after your dreams. If I can do it, so can you.”

“Gaston College helped me by giving me the tools, support, and confidence to take charge of my future,” Martin said. “I felt empowered to push forward even when things got challenging. The college helped me build both my knowledge and my resilience.”

Martin completed Gaston College’s Adult High School program in the spring of 2025 and is now looking to enroll in the Medical Assisting Program.

“When I started at Gaston College, I realized that I wanted to pursue a degree in my dream field – and that was the medical field,” said Martin. She looks forward to carrying her momentum from the Adult High School program into this next chapter of her life.

Gaston’s Adult High School program is free and 100% online. If you’re looking for the opportunity to complete the credits you missed while in high school, you can learn more about enrolling at https://www.gaston.edu/high-school-equivalency/adult-high-school-diploma/.