posted by Mike Madison at 9:24 PM /
In a welcome respite from news of rampaging high school basketball fans, underage drinkers, and foul-mouthed emailers, here is what I hope is received as some good news from the Mt. Lebanon schools front:
I was honored to be among the parents and families in attendance tonight at the Cum Laude Society induction ceremony at Mt. Lebanon High School. I watched 99 soon-to-graduate seniors get recognized for extraordinary academic achievement in a demanding setting. Among them were my daughter, several of her good friends, and many other seniors who I've met over the years through sports, Scouting, and/or church. Dr. John Ambrose, one of the high school guidance counselors and a warm and generous man, was honored by his colleagues with an honorary membership in the society.
If some of commenters prefer that the schools not be blamed for student misbehavior, then consistency dictates that those schools not get credit for student success. I think that's wrong. Like any school system, Mt. Lebanon has its weaknesses, and there are families and students who've been let down, and let down badly. At its best, though, Mt. Lebanon turns out amazing graduates. The students themselves deserve most of the recognition they receive, along with their families. But Mt. Lebanon High School provides an environment in which these students thrive. For that, I give the school credit, and thanks.
I was honored to be among the parents and families in attendance tonight at the Cum Laude Society induction ceremony at Mt. Lebanon High School. I watched 99 soon-to-graduate seniors get recognized for extraordinary academic achievement in a demanding setting. Among them were my daughter, several of her good friends, and many other seniors who I've met over the years through sports, Scouting, and/or church. Dr. John Ambrose, one of the high school guidance counselors and a warm and generous man, was honored by his colleagues with an honorary membership in the society.
If some of commenters prefer that the schools not be blamed for student misbehavior, then consistency dictates that those schools not get credit for student success. I think that's wrong. Like any school system, Mt. Lebanon has its weaknesses, and there are families and students who've been let down, and let down badly. At its best, though, Mt. Lebanon turns out amazing graduates. The students themselves deserve most of the recognition they receive, along with their families. But Mt. Lebanon High School provides an environment in which these students thrive. For that, I give the school credit, and thanks.
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2 Comments:
I was there too and yes, the school can take credit, along with the parents, for the students' academic success. Most news is good. Unfortunately, the bad news commands a disproportionate share of our attention. Congratulations to the 99 kids on the stage tonight! Anonymous Mom of 3
Mike and Anonymous Mom of 3 - - Congratulations to you and your families! And also to all the students (and families) recognized for their achievements!
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