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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I don't see how you can know about the educational background of every parent in your son's grade. The school directory certainly does not list degrees, and not everyone is able to be Googled. I happen to know of parents at STA who have blue-collar jobs such as a cab-driver. I also know of some mothers who have no college degree. [/quote]

I don't know the educational background of every parent, but I'm pretty sure I know MOST.  I have been to the parent dinners, class get-togethers, etc and over the years I've chatted with parents about what they do.  I admit there will be a stray blue collar job, but it's ridiculous to sell this as an educationally diverse parent body.

Jury duty.  That's educationally diverse.[/quote]

Yes, I agree with the view  that it is ridiculous to try to portray the STA parent body as diverse when it comes to education (as in no college degree) and jobs (as in blue collar).  I find such efforts, anyway, to reflect a subconscious defensiveness that is symptomatic of a feeling of guilt.  STA is an elite institution, populated in the main by elite families.  Everyone knows this going in.  Some crave it.  Others see it as just a necessary evil in getting the best education for their sons.  Still others see it as PART of the value of the STA experience.[/quote]

Those who be admitted solely on merit relate well to each other based on common interests.  Those who have hooks only group together and some have man crushes on their more successful comrades.    The "beautiful people " group is really trashy.   Sordid actions from many.[/quote]

Hey, Flamethrower, you can't throw  out these teasers without any follow-up![/quote]

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