Anonymous
10/23/2013 10:21
Subject: Holton on TV
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Wow...what a bunch of HATERS on this thread! Why would any normal, rational adult resort to bashing kids who are being praised for academic excellence? Go Holton...keep up the good work girls!
You missed the point. The issue is, why would any normal, rational adult resort to constant boosterism on DCUM? Nobody begrudges the Holton girls. They begrudge the parents who keep running to DCUM to plug trivial things like Emmy appearances.
Why are you so bothered by what you see as "boosterism?" You may need professional help to understand that. I'm not kidding.
Ad hominem attacks make you look less adult, not more adult.
Anonymous
10/23/2013 10:15
Subject: Holton on TV
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Wow...what a bunch of HATERS on this thread! Why would any normal, rational adult resort to bashing kids who are being praised for academic excellence? Go Holton...keep up the good work girls!
You missed the point. The issue is, why would any normal, rational adult resort to constant boosterism on DCUM? Nobody begrudges the Holton girls. They begrudge the parents who keep running to DCUM to plug trivial things like Emmy appearances.
Why are you so bothered by what you see as "boosterism?" You may need professional help to understand that. I'm not kidding.
Anonymous
10/23/2013 09:55
Subject: Holton on TV
Anonymous wrote:Wow...what a bunch of HATERS on this thread! Why would any normal, rational adult resort to bashing kids who are being praised for academic excellence? Go Holton...keep up the good work girls!
You missed the point. The issue is, why would any normal, rational adult resort to constant boosterism on DCUM? Nobody begrudges the Holton girls. They begrudge the parents who keep running to DCUM to plug trivial things like Emmy appearances.
Anonymous
10/23/2013 09:46
Subject: Holton on TV
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Since it's not obvious to some of you, maybe I can explain the issue. Other schools don't start threads every time an alum is in the news. Nobody ever starts threads on how Doug Gansler and Ann Brashares are Sidwell grads and look, she has another book out and what a great reflection on Sidwell. Or threads on how Brit Hume and Donald Graham are St. Albans grads. Or heck, threads on how Carl Bernstein and Connie Chung are *gasp* Mongtomery Blair graduates, and this speaks so well of our public schools.
Too Funny.
“Donald Graham” – oh where oh where would poor Donnie Graham be without the St. Albans School for Boys? Carl Bernstein peaked about 40 years ago, but Connie Chung achieved the dream of every little girl growing up in MoCo when she married a Landon Man.
For anyone who knows Washington, it is clear that Eugene Meyer is more responsible for the “success” of Donald Graham, Carl Bernstein and the Povich/Chung than any private or public school. Eugene of course had to donate the land for the Madeira School to ensure that his daughter could get a decent education in this area.
So where did Eugene Meyer go to high school? Maybe we need a thread on it.
Anonymous
10/23/2013 09:44
Subject: Holton on TV
Anonymous
10/23/2013 09:39
Subject: Holton on TV
Anonymous wrote:Since it's not obvious to some of you, maybe I can explain the issue. Other schools don't start threads every time an alum is in the news. Nobody ever starts threads on how Doug Gansler and Ann Brashares are Sidwell grads and look, she has another book out and what a great reflection on Sidwell. Or threads on how Brit Hume and Donald Graham are St. Albans grads. Or heck, threads on how Carl Bernstein and Connie Chung are *gasp* Mongtomery Blair graduates, and this speaks so well of our public schools.
Too Funny.
“Donald Graham” – oh where oh where would poor Donnie Graham be without the St. Albans School for Boys? Carl Bernstein peaked about 40 years ago, but Connie Chung achieved the dream of every little girl growing up in MoCo when she married a Landon Man.
For anyone who knows Washington, it is clear that Eugene Meyer is more responsible for the “success” of Donald Graham, Carl Bernstein and the Povich/Chung than any private or public school. Eugene of course had to donate the land for the Madeira School to ensure that his daughter could get a decent education in this area.
Anonymous
10/22/2013 21:07
Subject: Holton on TV
Isn't Doug Gansler currently in the news for being a jerk to cops? I think Sidwell should start a thread about him. Agree with your post though, a lot of rah rah coming from there.
Anonymous
10/22/2013 21:01
Subject: Holton on TV
Since it's not obvious to some of you, maybe I can explain the issue. Other schools don't start threads every time an alum is in the news. Nobody ever starts threads on how Doug Gansler and Ann Brashares are Sidwell grads and look, she has another book out and what a great reflection on Sidwell. Or threads on how Brit Hume and Donald Graham are St. Albans grads. Or heck, threads on how Carl Bernstein and Connie Chung are *gasp* Mongtomery Blair graduates, and this speaks so well of our public schools.
Anonymous
10/22/2013 20:07
Subject: Holton on TV
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Ah pp..you know a bit about Holton to know about those banners. So, why in the world would you be so negative? I happened about the show mid=way on Saturday and was so surprised they had over 800 points...it was just really someting and I felt sorry for the 2 other teams left in the dust.
I can assure you of one thing...if it had been your kid you would have been proud about such a showing. Do you really need to steal the thunder of teenage girls for getting such an accomplishment...especially given the fact it is really unusual still on It's Academic to have an AA team captain.
Raise the lamp-post banner high!
Lift your voices to the sky!
Holton Arms is on TV,
Holton Is the one for me!
Start a DCUM thread to show
That Holton girls are in the know
Don't worry if the readers yawn
Holton pride must carry on.
Every post must sing the song
That Holton's right and never wrong
No accomplishment's too small
To tout on DCUM every fall.
Lol.
Enjoyed the satirical doggerel.
+1.
Bump each thread up
Keep the spirit up
A school-praising thread must always be
Here for all DCUM to see.
Anonymous
10/22/2013 19:41
Subject: Holton on TV
I am the angry poster with the dumbshit school comment and I am not a Holton parent but just annoyed that people have to pick at the most innocent of posts. I guess I just can't stand the negativity of the posts here and now I have stooped as low. Great, I am so proud.
Anonymous
10/22/2013 07:44
Subject: Holton on TV
The school has a true commitment to working with each student accepted to bring out their best in academics, the arts, and sports. As individuals and as team players - hence the school spirit.
Anonymous
10/22/2013 07:35
Subject: Holton on TV
Anonymous wrote:Holton is the best choice for academically gifted children of color.
I am the PP who's friend taught there - agree that the school seems to have a real commitment to diversity.
Anonymous
10/22/2013 07:16
Subject: Holton on TV
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Ah pp..you know a bit about Holton to know about those banners. So, why in the world would you be so negative? I happened about the show mid=way on Saturday and was so surprised they had over 800 points...it was just really someting and I felt sorry for the 2 other teams left in the dust.
I can assure you of one thing...if it had been your kid you would have been proud about such a showing. Do you really need to steal the thunder of teenage girls for getting such an accomplishment...especially given the fact it is really unusual still on It's Academic to have an AA team captain.
Raise the lamp-post banner high!
Lift your voices to the sky!
Holton Arms is on TV,
Holton Is the one for me!
Start a DCUM thread to show
That Holton girls are in the know
Don't worry if the readers yawn
Holton pride must carry on.
Every post must sing the song
That Holton's right and never wrong
No accomplishment's too small
To tout on DCUM every fall.
Lol.
Enjoyed the satirical doggerel.
Anonymous
10/22/2013 06:15
Subject: Holton on TV
Anonymous wrote:Anonymous wrote:Ah pp..you know a bit about Holton to know about those banners. So, why in the world would you be so negative? I happened about the show mid=way on Saturday and was so surprised they had over 800 points...it was just really someting and I felt sorry for the 2 other teams left in the dust.
I can assure you of one thing...if it had been your kid you would have been proud about such a showing. Do you really need to steal the thunder of teenage girls for getting such an accomplishment...especially given the fact it is really unusual still on It's Academic to have an AA team captain.
Raise the lamp-post banner high!
Lift your voices to the sky!
Holton Arms is on TV,
Holton Is the one for me!
Start a DCUM thread to show
That Holton girls are in the know
Don't worry if the readers yawn
Holton pride must carry on.
Every post must sing the song
That Holton's right and never wrong
No accomplishment's too small
To tout on DCUM every fall.
Lol.
Anonymous
10/22/2013 06:10
Subject: Holton on TV
Anonymous wrote:You are insane! A non Holton mom put this up and it resonated with a few folks, that's it. Sorry your kid goes to a dumbshit school and you can't possibly relate to this story. Have you ever read a single thread on this site? This one jumps out as bragging and annoying? Wow.
Why are you so angry? And do you really think that anyone who snarks on this thread has a child at a "dumbshit" school? And do you think your reaction reflects well on Holton?