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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Agree completely. In fact, I thinks schools such as Sidwell and GDS (two that particularly come to mind), which seem to disregard the importance of strong team sports and leadership ability, send less well adapted and capable students out into the world.[/quote] PP, what's your basis for commenting on sports at Sidwell? Are you an alumnus/a or the parent of a current student or alum? Are you a teacher there? As a Sidwell parent myself, I can say that in each of my sons' graduating classes 20-25% of the students earned at least 6 varsity letters. This doesn't sound like a school that disregards the importance of athletics. I will agree, with you, however, that sports offer students a wonderful opportunity to grow in character and as leaders. My children have benefitted as much from their experience as athletes at Sidwell as they have from their experience as students there. [/quote]
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