Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 20:17     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Gotta be Madeira. Name another school whose headmistress once figured in a TV movie.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 18:37     Subject: Most famous DC Private
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Anonymous wrote:I think Sidwell is “famous” because of presidents kids going there and prep because of kavanaugh


Sidwell is famous (so many breathless articles in the best newspapers about Harvard of prep school)

Prep is infamous (I feel for this kids living in the shadow of the morally corrupt intellectual lightweights Squee and Bret)



Haha. The harvard of prep schools?

Do you actually think that way?


DCUM: “Haha. The harvard of prep schools?Do you actually think that way?”

PP: “The NY Times thinks that way.”

Boom! 🎤
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 12:22     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:Was thinking about this. What DC Private would people say is most famous on a national level.

I think top three are: St Alban’s, Sidwell, and Prep. Any other rankings?


An international parent told me just this morning that the “only DC school known in Europe is Sidwell.” Direct quote.


That may or may not be true, but that wasn't the original question. The original question was which school is most famous at a national level. It's clearly Maret.


Maret? 😂

I think you’re the first person to mention Maret, and we’re on page 18.


That's the joke, my guy.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 12:16     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Was thinking about this. What DC Private would people say is most famous on a national level.

I think top three are: St Alban’s, Sidwell, and Prep. Any other rankings?


An international parent told me just this morning that the “only DC school known in Europe is Sidwell.” Direct quote.


That may or may not be true, but that wasn't the original question. The original question was which school is most famous at a national level. It's clearly Maret.


Maret? 😂

I think you’re the first person to mention Maret, and we’re on page 18.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 12:02     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Was thinking about this. What DC Private would people say is most famous on a national level.

I think top three are: St Alban’s, Sidwell, and Prep. Any other rankings?


An international parent told me just this morning that the “only DC school known in Europe is Sidwell.” Direct quote.


That may or may not be true, but that wasn't the original question. The original question was which school is most famous at a national level. It's clearly Maret.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 11:59     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Anonymous wrote:Was thinking about this. What DC Private would people say is most famous on a national level.

I think top three are: St Alban’s, Sidwell, and Prep. Any other rankings?


An international parent told me just this morning that the “only DC school known in Europe is Sidwell.” Direct quote.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 11:53     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think Sidwell is “famous” because of presidents kids going there and prep because of kavanaugh


Sidwell is famous (so many breathless articles in the best newspapers about Harvard of prep school)

Prep is infamous (I feel for this kids living in the shadow of the morally corrupt intellectual lightweights Squee and Bret)



Haha. The harvard of prep schools?

Do you actually think that way?


“But Sidwell has long been described by some as the Harvard of Washington’s private schools.”

https://www.nytimes.com/2008/11/22/us/politics/22sidwell.html?_r=1&em
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 11:49     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Was thinking about this. What DC Private would people say is most famous on a national level.

I think top three are: St Alban’s, Sidwell, and Prep. Any other rankings?

DeMatha


Never heard of it. Where is this school?
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 11:23     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Was thinking about this. What DC Private would people say is most famous on a national level.

I think top three are: DeMatha, Gonzaga, SJC

Was not thinking about this. What DC Private would people say is most prestigious at an international level?

I think the top three are: BIM, STA, Whittle (RIP)
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 10:57     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Anonymous wrote:Was thinking about this. What DC Private would people say is most famous on a national level.

I think top three are: St Alban’s, Sidwell, and Prep. Any other rankings?

DeMatha
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 10:47     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Anonymous wrote:Was thinking about this. What DC Private would people say is most famous on a national level.

I think top three are: St Alban’s, Sidwell, and Prep. Any other rankings?


Society wise and and among the old money elites the Cathedral Schools.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 10:22     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:I think Sidwell is “famous” because of presidents kids going there and prep because of kavanaugh


Sidwell is famous (so many breathless articles in the best newspapers about Harvard of prep school)

Prep is infamous (I feel for this kids living in the shadow of the morally corrupt intellectual lightweights Squee and Bret)



Haha. The harvard of prep schools?

Do you actually think that way?
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 09:59     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Anonymous wrote:I think Sidwell is “famous” because of presidents kids going there and prep because of kavanaugh


Sidwell is famous (so many breathless articles in the best newspapers about Harvard of prep school)

Prep is infamous (I feel for this kids living in the shadow of the morally corrupt intellectual lightweights Squee and Bret)
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 09:12     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
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Anonymous wrote:Sidwell has so many of you in a stranglehold. This thread is about which DMV school is the most famous, and all you can talk about (for 17 pages) is “Sidwell, Sidwell, Sidwell.” It’s fascinating to witness the hate, mixed with admiration and envy.


That’s because there’s a Sidwell booster troll stirring the pot.


Why are you letting that person get under your skin. Based on these 17 pages of posts, it actually looks like Sidwell is the most famous school. Y’all are giving this way too much oxygen.


You’re also stirring the pot while pretending to be the voice of reason. You’re basically the only person commenting at this point. Seems like you just want to get the debate going again.


🙄

Then please continue to argue with Sidwell parents about the school. Be my guest to do that for another 17 pages, while proving absolutely nothing other than your ability to talk at length about Sidwell.
Goodnight.


Not an argument, just a suggestion. Some free advice.

Sidwell parents--- since your school administrators aren't taking care of the school, maybe parents can start one or two DIY school improvement/beautification projects.

A couple of posters brought up that eyesore of a baseball field. What a great place to start! Parents from the burbs could bring in their lawn care equipment, buy some fertilizer and sod or seed. Take down the crappy plastic bunting on the fence, and repaint every painted surface. It wouldn't address the biggest problems there, but it could convey the message, "somebody actually cares about this school!" Could be fun too!



In the days before DCPS did its big renovations to its schools, the PK parents at my kid's DCPS elementary school spent a weekend on landscaping at the school. It was fun, and made everyone feel better about the school. My kids are now at Potomac that does, or maybe over-does, great maintenance. But seems like a nice project for parents if you're frustrated with how your school looks and feels.
Anonymous
Post 05/17/2024 08:41     Subject: Most famous DC Private
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Sidwell has so many of you in a stranglehold. This thread is about which DMV school is the most famous, and all you can talk about (for 17 pages) is “Sidwell, Sidwell, Sidwell.” It’s fascinating to witness the hate, mixed with admiration and envy.


That’s because there’s a Sidwell booster troll stirring the pot.


Why are you letting that person get under your skin. Based on these 17 pages of posts, it actually looks like Sidwell is the most famous school. Y’all are giving this way too much oxygen.


You’re also stirring the pot while pretending to be the voice of reason. You’re basically the only person commenting at this point. Seems like you just want to get the debate going again.


🙄

Then please continue to argue with Sidwell parents about the school. Be my guest to do that for another 17 pages, while proving absolutely nothing other than your ability to talk at length about Sidwell.
Goodnight.


Not an argument, just a suggestion. Some free advice.

Sidwell parents--- since your school administrators aren't taking care of the school, maybe parents can start one or two DIY school improvement/beautification projects.

A couple of posters brought up that eyesore of a baseball field. What a great place to start! Parents from the burbs could bring in their lawn care equipment, buy some fertilizer and sod or seed. Take down the crappy plastic bunting on the fence, and repaint every painted surface. It wouldn't address the biggest problems there, but it could convey the message, "somebody actually cares about this school!" Could be fun too!


Oooh, this looks like fun! Tell us what school your child(ren) attend so we can offer you helpful suggestions. 😀