<p>The principal invited me in to discuss the matter…I’m usually pretty good at getting my way…he would not budge. He didn’t think it was right to honor SAs and not every other scholarship and “parents would not want to sit there all night.” At least they did cut some of the nonsense this year: perfect attendance (they were usually absent) and 17th place in the state DECA competition. With nearly 800 seniors, it could be tedious, but I let him know how strongly I disagreed with his decision. Ultimately, it was his decision. My DS did not care, so that was what comforted me; the fact that he was fine in not receiving any public attention for his accomplishment. The school treated it like an athletic signing, and all his friends came to watch. Not what I would have chosen, but oh well…</p>