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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]These are traditions that started out as fun and clever, but have gotten out of hand.  That can happen with teenagers.  The administrators are clearly trying to deal with this -- they did, after all, tell the students who wrote the poem that they couldn't read it.  The kids defied them, and my guess is that there will be consequences for doing so.  The US has gone through a stretch without strong leadership from administrators, particularly last year when there was an interim Head of School and an interim US principal.  Now, with a new team in place -- i.e., new Head of School, new US Principal, new US Dean of Students --  the disciplinary approach is changing.  As a parent, I hope that other Sidwell parents will support their efforts to find a balance between nurturing an atmosphere where kids are encouraged to have fun and speak out, but also where everyone is expected to treat others with respect.  I hope parents of kids at other schools will have the sense not to judge all Sidwell students based on the actions of a few kids.  [/quote]

Hmm, let's see class of 2011 they would have been admitted for most part in 1997/98. I'd say that was in the thick of it for the" I want to send my child to the school where the President sends his child" frenzy. Is it a surprise to anyone that choices the AD made $$$$ back then have come home to roost.[/quote]

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