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[quote=Anonymous]A few comments to try to clarify things:
1.  The nasty poem was not read at Meeting nor was the hard copy of it passed out at Meeting.  I believe one of the early posters said this was something read at a concert.  Don't get me wrong--it was indeed ugly--but it is not part of the discussion about Meeting.
2.  As I understand it, there is a tradition of seniors singing Jingle Bells at the final pre-winter break Meeting, and having a "Santa" from the senior class throw out candy.  What was different this year is that the seniors didn't wait till the end--they did the singing then walked out as Meeting continued.  And some seniors did forcefully throw candy "at" administrators--the Headmaster said this during Meeting.
3.  The anti-St. Albans crack sounds a lot like something a teenage boy would write, not a parent (even a defensive parent).  
4.  I don't like what I heard but agree with those who say that the school should have the chance to rein in bad behavior and it is not a Sign of The Apocalypse.  
5. I do note a lot of Schadenfreud towards Sidwell on this Board--yes, of the same type seen when other schools get bad publicity.  Anyone associated with schools will, if they are honest, admit that bad behavior can go on at any of these schools and yes, sometimes particular groups of kids or a grade have a negative dynamic.  See Landon Maureen [/quote]

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