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8. Some schools have multiple valedictorians.

Tue Mar 22, 2022, 06:40 AM

Mar 2022

Thanks to the weight of AP classes.

It’s become kind of meaningless, as is most high school stuff as time passes.

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Is the concept of a high school valedictorian outdated? [View all] True Dough Mar 2022 OP

I thought North Shore Chicago Mar 2022 #2

This. AngryOldDem Mar 2022 #9

I for sure didn't feel the pressure TxGuitar Mar 2022 #16

Some schools have multiple valedictorians. AngryOldDem Mar 2022 #8

Will they be getting rid of sports letters and trophies as well? JHB Mar 2022 #10

Of course it's outdated now that education isn't the objective sinkingfeeling Mar 2022 #11

Works for me. WhiskeyGrinder Mar 2022 #12

This message was self-deleted by its author pinkstarburst Mar 2022 #13

I think competition plays a role hamsterjill Mar 2022 #14

Yeah, I tend to agree. MineralMan Mar 2022 #17

I have mixed feelings about this. MineralMan Mar 2022 #15

I think excellence should be recognized. dawg Mar 2022 #18

The Only People RobinA Mar 2022 #19