Bankston graduates from Gulf Coast

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

The commencement ceremony was held May 6 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. Richard Metcalf, Coach Eddie Joseph, Mr. Roy Carroll, and Ms. Cathy Woods,” he said.

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