Obtaining a high-school diploma

Dropping out of high school was something Amy Sample never really got over.

When she dropped out 19 years ago, Sample was in the 11th grade at Green River High School.

Back then, she didn't know just how important having a high-school diploma would be for her.

"It is very hard these days to get a job without a high-school diploma," Sample said.

This wasn't the only reason for Sample to return to school.

"I wanted to show my kids it's important to stay in school," she said.

Sample has two children in school, a son in the eighth grade and a daughter in the fifth grade in Green River. Her son has...