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Kristen A. Graham PHILADELPHIA — Call him the Rip van Winkle of Benjamin Franklin High: Joseph Bond dropped out of high school at age 17, as war raged in Vietnam, leaving without a diploma. Over 55 years, he served his country, built a career, a family, a life. But as he hit his 70s, Bond remembered the promise he made to his mother before she died: He vowed he'd earn his … [Read more...] about This Marine dropped out of school at 17. At 72, he’s fulfilling his promise to his mom to graduate.