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News too good to keep to myself...

#1 Postby streetsoldier » Sat May 31, 2003 5:03 pm

After a three-year slump, my son, "firehead", claimed a 3.734 GPA in his freshman year of high school, and is in the upper 1/5 of his class; he has two medals for achievement in social studies (gold) and mathematics (silver), and won his first of several future letters in Cross-Country this past year. :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D :D
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#2 Postby azskyman » Sat May 31, 2003 5:21 pm

He'll always be known as Coppertop to me, but that is one terrific set of accomplishments!

Just as you are proud of him, he is proud of you as well. I remember the time when your back was hurting you so much that you could not sit at the keyboard with Annabelle (the ho).

His started his simple message with a remark like, "I hate to see my dad hurt like this" which spoke volumes of your value to each other.

As a teenager, I'm sure his energies spiral in many directions, but together you have clearly done some wonderful things this year.

For the ten years I was teaching, I used to give "Star Reports"...written acknowledgement for a job well done...to be sent home and shared with parents.

I hereby present a STAR REPORT to Kevin in acknowledgement of all his effort during this school year. May it be a spark that you continue to nurture.

Great great news, you two!
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#3 Postby Rainband » Sat May 31, 2003 5:24 pm

Awesome news..it's no wonder..look at the example of wits and intelligence you have shown him. :wink:
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#4 Postby WidreMann » Sat May 31, 2003 5:28 pm

That is good news. Good job for him. Hopefully he will keep it up through high school.
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#5 Postby Miss Mary » Sat May 31, 2003 6:07 pm

Go ahead Bill - brag all you want! That's great news!! Way to go Kevin! And by the way, he'll always be Coppertop to me too......once you meet a fellow member that original name just sticks with you! Like you Bill, you used to be wanderus? Right? Something like that.

Congrats again!
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#6 Postby breeze » Sat May 31, 2003 6:16 pm

Bill, that's great news! LoL, I remember when firehead
first found the "View More Emoticons" to the left of the
post area, and, he had a ball with the guns, cannons, tanks
and such! I was laughing away! You have every right to
be proud of him - we're proud of him, too!
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#7 Postby coriolis » Sat May 31, 2003 6:17 pm

Bill, tell him GOOD JOB for me. Also tell him not to be a stranger around here. And finally, good job to YOU too.
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#8 Postby streetsoldier » Sat May 31, 2003 6:28 pm

Funny thing is, I'm an inveterately "arts-music-theater-English-political science-languages-public service" type, while his mother is a "spreadsheet, sciences, drudgery, statistics out-the-ears" type...and neither of us dare travel in the other's domain.

"firehead", on the other hand, is facile in BOTH worlds; and if he ever realizes just how gifted he is, he'll be "dangerous"! :o
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#9 Postby M2 » Sat May 31, 2003 6:34 pm

Opposites attract Bill - keeps it interesting!
Congratulations to you all on those fine accomplishments.
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#10 Postby Guest » Sat May 31, 2003 6:37 pm

That is just wonderful! Congrats on raising such a terrific boy. :D
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#11 Postby Stephanie » Sat May 31, 2003 7:20 pm

Congratulate Firehead, aka Coppertop for me as well! The neat thing is that once you've tasted success like this, especially a student, it pumps up your confidence 100's of times. You should be proud and brag all you want!!!! :D
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#12 Postby wx247 » Sat May 31, 2003 7:57 pm

He has a lot to be pround of Bill and you have every right to be proud of him. I like reading good news like that on here. It makes my day! Tell him that I said to keep up the great work. :multi: :multi:
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#13 Postby GulfBreezer » Sat May 31, 2003 10:19 pm

What a "feel-good" post! Bragging on your kids is a wonderful thing to do! Bringing up good kids in this world is an extra-ordinary task and you have done a wonderful job!!
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#14 Postby pojo » Sat May 31, 2003 11:04 pm

that is awesome news Bill :D that's something you can definitely brag about!
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#15 Postby isobar » Sat May 31, 2003 11:28 pm

Congrats Firehead!! Keep up the good work! :jump:
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#16 Postby firefighter16 » Sat May 31, 2003 11:55 pm

Congrats firehead.:)
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#17 Postby David » Sun Jun 01, 2003 12:48 am

What's the thing with "Annbelle"?

Congrats on your sons' accomplishments. :)
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#18 Postby streetsoldier » Sun Jun 01, 2003 6:34 am

Annabelle? She be a ho'...'nuff said! :wink:
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#19 Postby mf_dolphin » Sun Jun 01, 2003 7:11 am

Great job Firehead! Sounds like he got the best of both worlds from his parents! :-)
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#20 Postby azsnowman » Sun Jun 01, 2003 7:30 am

That indeed is GREAT news Bill, yes....he has the talents in all areas BUT.......it was with YOUR guidance, he pulled it *out*! Give him a HUGE pat on the back from ol snowman and while your at it, give yourself one too!

Dennis
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