STORM2K

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.

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!

Awesome news..it's no wonder..look at the example of wits and intelligence you have shown him.

That is good news. Good job for him. Hopefully he will keep it up through high school.

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!

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!

Bill, tell him GOOD JOB for me. Also tell him not to be a stranger around here. And finally, good job to YOU too.

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

Opposites attract Bill - keeps it interesting!
Congratulations to you all on those fine accomplishments.

That is just wonderful! Congrats on raising such a terrific boy.

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!!!!

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.

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!!

that is awesome news Bill that's something you can definitely brag about!

Congrats Firehead!! Keep up the good work!

Congrats firehead.

What's the thing with "Annbelle"?

Congrats on your sons' accomplishments.

Annabelle? She be a ho'...'nuff said!

Great job Firehead! Sounds like he got the best of both worlds from his parents!

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