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The End of the Valedictorian?
Topic Started: Jun 16 2017, 05:32 AM (446 Views)
Rainman
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This article is from 2003.

But, I liked this part, though it will take me a while to figure out what "saving others from apathy" means:
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In a written statement, Hornstine said sharing the valedictorian title would have "left unprotected the next disabled student." She added that the lawsuit was "an act of necessity, aimed at saving others from apathy."

The case will move to trial on Hornstine's claim for damages. The lawsuit filed by attorney Edwin A. Jacobs Jr. seeks $500,000 in compensatory and $2 million in punitive damages, and legal fees and costs.

"You think it's only a title," Jacobs said after the ruling Thursday. "Tell that to Muhammad Ali."


From Wiki, the final claim for damages:
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Hornstine's claim for compensatory and punitive damages was settled on August 19 for $60,000, including $45,000 in legal fees.


Actually, a very interesting case involving special ed, weighted course numbers, and more!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hornstine_v._Township_of_Moorestown


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Klaus
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HOLY CARP!!!
Axtremus
Jun 16 2017, 04:26 PM
Alright people, who among you is ready to post your class rank?
I was #2. I married #1. No shit.
Trifonov Fleisher Klaus Sokolov Zimmerman
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brenda
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Klaus
Jun 18 2017, 02:06 PM
Axtremus
Jun 16 2017, 04:26 PM
Alright people, who among you is ready to post your class rank?
I was #2. I married #1. No ****.
And things haven't changed, have they? :lol2:

Oh, that was low hanging fruit.
“Weeds are flowers, too, once you get to know them.”
~A.A. Milne
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John D'Oh
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brenda
Jun 18 2017, 02:16 PM
Oh, that was low hanging fruit.
That's what Mrs. Klaus said too.
What do you mean "we", have you got a mouse in your pocket?
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Riley
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HOLY CARP!!!
Axtremus
Jun 16 2017, 04:26 PM
Alright people, who among you is ready to post your class rank?
In high school? No idea. I had a B- average IIRC. It was brought down by the fact that I was taking advanced classes in grade 9/10, then switched to mainly general classes in 11/12. I most likely had an A average in general classes and a C in advanced classes.

The main difference to me was the level of homework expected in advanced classes. I didn't do homework much.
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