No more cum laude, individual awards announced rarely

[Anonymous]

I won't miss this. At the 2 schools I've been at it was always suspect how many awards the children of staff members won. If the awards are rigged then do away with them all together.

[Anonymous]

OP chiming back in. Not the book awards and everything else on Prize Day. That hasn’t died. I mean for example, they used to give the name and ranking for all state voice, I.e., Larlo J. - Tenor, 5th. Now it’s just “we’re so proud of Larlo J., Larla c., more names, eligible for All State Chorus.” Just lumped all together. It’s changed.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP chiming back in. Not the book awards and everything else on Prize Day. That hasn’t died. I mean for example, they used to give the name and ranking for all state voice, I.e., Larlo J. - Tenor, 5th. Now it’s just “we’re so proud of Larlo J., Larla c., more names, eligible for All State Chorus.” Just lumped all together. It’s changed.

NCS

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP chiming back in. Not the book awards and everything else on Prize Day. That hasn’t died. I mean for example, they used to give the name and ranking for all state voice, I.e., Larlo J. - Tenor, 5th. Now it’s just “we’re so proud of Larlo J., Larla c., more names, eligible for All State Chorus.” Just lumped all together. It’s changed.

They didn’t do that when I was at NCS, so I guess it’s just changed back to the way it used to be.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Interesting. I love seeing different kids acknowledged for their talents and achievements at our school.

+1
I think this policy of not announcing awards is really detrimental to a sense of community. it's fun to hear about what other kids are up to.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:Interesting. I love seeing different kids acknowledged for their talents and achievements at our school.

+1
I think this policy of not announcing awards is really detrimental to a sense of community. it's fun to hear about what other kids are up to.

Me too.

[Anonymous]

OP here. Not NCS. We’re over 5 states away from DMV.

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Anonymous wrote:Being selfish is the trademark of rugged American individualism.

Actually, you are 100% wrong. Individualism appreciates individuals being being recognized.

Until the recognition of others creates obstacles to achieving one's own selfish, individual goals.

As Cardinal Basil Hume once said, proud men cannot live at peace together. I like that our school teaches humility: "Walking in true knowledge of self in relation to God, others and creation; recognizing limitations without losing hope, and accepting gifts without becoming arrogant." You cannot fully embrace that without being willing to acknowledge the accomplishments of others, and similarly having no fear of accepting your own. I appreciate that and other core values that remind us we are not the center of it all, and encourage us to not only put the common good and needs of others first, but also celebrating others and what they bring to our common journey.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Not NCS. We’re over 5 states away from DMV.

Then why are you posting in a DMV forum??

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP here. Not NCS. We’re over 5 states away from DMV.

Then we don’t care. Post this on your local school’s forum.

[Anonymous]

OP again. It’s a common issue and I love reading DCUM! I mean aren’t you interested in what the issues at Harvard Westlake or Exeter are? Okay, bye!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP again. It’s a common issue and I love reading DCUM! I mean aren’t you interested in what the issues at Harvard Westlake or Exeter are? Okay, bye!

Ignore them. They are grouchy today.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I don’t care and I don’t see the big deal. The achievement happened, so why does it matter if it is announced? The person who received the award or achieved a goal can feel proud of them accomplishment and their loved ones are aware and can also be proud. Why isn’t that sufficient?

It used to be fun to celebrate others people's success. It's is like a toast to community as a whole to take a moment to be proud of a community members achievement. Now, every one is just too sour to see beyond their own nose, to have fun and cheer for "the competition." It's sad and selfish. I personally don't need that much attention;but, I miss the warm community feeling.

OP is talking about announcements at a graduation, correct? Are you suggesting that you cannot participate in the fun, cheering and warm community feeling at a graduation - a whole room of achievement being celebrated and congratulated! - unless these awards are announced? Really?

Just saying I miss the awards. It was fun to cheer on other people's success. Graduation was great, but I missed the fun of the awards. It's like sprinkles on the ice cream...extra fun and felt special.

+1

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Anonymous wrote:Head over to the college discussion. Awards matter.

Right, to that individual. The rest of us could not care less about Billy’s place as first trombonist in the district orchestra.

I care. The only reason I read the weekly newsletter is to see and celebrate the student accomplishments. It is cool to see the kids find success in their instrument, sport, debate, robotics, service, etc. They light up when you mention it to them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:^More like, please stop quashing people’s successes!

I think they still actually have the success.