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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Interesting insight. And, of course, there's the elephant in the room. Many, many families apply to and choose SFS at least in part b/c of the Obamas. "

Sidwell family here:  I would say that is probably a factor in 95% of applications. I'm not saying that 95% of people apply because the Obamas are there. I think that 95% factor that in - pros + cons.  My guess is that it bumped apps by 30 percent or more.

Obamas dont come to the school auction but Clinton did.  Proceeds increased significatly just by having him there.[/quote]

The Obama effect probably ran its course at Sidwell Friends several years ago.  As you suggest, there are benefits and burdens.  The Clinton era seems, to use a phrase, a simpler time and so last century.  In today's social media and frenzied 24 hour political cycle, no good could ever come (at least to the president) from his attending a private school auction.[/quote]

This is really true.  I know several teachers at SFS who were there when Chelsea Clinton attended as well.  When Chelsea was there, they barely even knew the Secret Service was there.  She led a much more "normal" life at the school.  With the Obama girls, it's a completely different situation.

The world is very different today.  [/quote]

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