Bankston receives Liberal Arts Degree

Paul H. Bankston

Apalachicola native Paul Howard Bankston returned to school to graduate with an associate's degree in liberal arts from Gulf Coast Community College in Panama City, Florida.

The commencement ceremony was held Friday, May 6, 2011, at the Municipal Civic Center where Bankston was joined by his wife and two sons who he credits along with others for inspiring him to obtain such a milestone.

“Through the years and most of all I would like to thank my loving wife Carla, and two sons Nahshon and Carl Joseph, and all those who supported, helped and inspired me to finish; Mrs. Brenda Galloway, Ms. Despina Williams, Mrs. Denise Roux, Mrs. Leanne Parrish, Mr. Metcalf, Coach Eddie Joseph, Mr. Roy Carroll, and Ms. Cathy Woods”, Bankston said.

Bankston is a 50-year-old, 1978 graduate from Apalachicola High School and is presently employed by the Franklin County School District.

The Mayor’s Blog would like to congratulate Paul for having the courage to pursue his dreams and the best of luck and wishes for the future.