| I took offense at the stupid VT/UVA joke. I have a daughter who went to Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology choose to go to VT because of the awesome scholarship opportunities they gave her. TJ students are a dime a dozen at UVA and don't get the money that VT handed out to her. How many UVA students can say that most of their college is paid for? I also know of a neighbor who DID NOT get in to the exclusive Architecture program at Tech who ended up at UVA. It DOES happen and there are quality students at Tech as well as at UVA.
I now have a daughter heading to UVA. They are both good schools and everyone has to decide what is best for them, their personality, and their pocketbook. I am sure that VT LOVES to make fun of UVA during football season but I doubt very much that Hokies will do that this year to ANYONE they play in football. They were all touched by the support UVA and ALL schools showed after the tragedy. I hear their plan is to not only cheer for the Hokies but the opposing team at every game to show how much they appreciated the support. By the way....the Dave Matthews Band will be playing at Tech in September for all of the VT students and past year's Grads in a show of support.
I remember seeing the "Hoos for Hokies" sign last year and I HOPE the good sportmanship and camraderie remains for some time to come. |