<p>Hi joe - Well, in our neck of the woods, (suburb of NYC),many, many college students have their names in the “It’s Academic” column in the local paper for making Dean’s List or going onto to grad school, etc. I’m sure some parents put their children’s names in and I’m certain that feeder - not necessarily local - colleges for our local HSs do the same. I’m sure feeder schools would like other families to read how other local kids make out. It’s good PR all around. Some are community college entries and some are Ivy league. The HS likes to see it. The neighbors and parents like to see it. Hey, it’s a nice thing! My kids have never had the option of having their name in but I think they might opt out if given the choice. Check it out with your kid first. On the other hand, s/he’ll be away at school as will hs/her friends so, no opportunity for “embarrassment.”
PS Congrats to your kid!</p>