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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think this Head of School is sports obsessed and that adding another layer of high-priced athletic administration is in keeping with the same mentality that went into building the new athletic center. For a long time, the private school pendulum had swung too far (in my opinion) [b]in the direction of recruiting big-time athletes and fielding teams so competitive that the average lifer at a lot of schools never had a chance to play varsity[/b]. Now, it's swinging back at a lot of places - see Gilman in Baltimore as an example of no longer letting the athletics tail wag the dog of an entire school. But my perception is Potomac sees building a big-time sports program as a way of differentiating itself from other schools. I can understand that it's a strategic decision and one that might help boost recognition, and even applications and donations - but it's not to my liking. [/quote]

As a parent of current kids at Potomac US, that is false.  There are many average lifers on Potomac varsity sport teams.  I absolutely love the new athletic and academic center.  I think Potomac parents are invited to be there this afternoon for the opening.

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