<p>D was voted “Most Likely to Succeed” and was presented her award at her Senior Banquet last night… she called from the dinner to tell us. Later, after she arrived back home she said… you know this is really a lot of pressure. What if I’m NOT successful? I can never go back to class reunions or anything… I wouldn’t want to see anyone from school… I couldn’t help but laugh and then think… ya know… there is something to that, LOL!!</p>
<p>Oh, give me a break… I could care less if it’s a prestigious award… it meant a lot to my D… her classmates chose her for this recognition… I thought what she said was pretty funny. Move on.</p>
<p>I thought it was funny too!</p>
<p>I love those awards, and I remember having a similar thought. ;)</p>
<p>as a freshman, S was voted the most shy guy. He didn’t like it at all.</p>
<p>Isandin - I think it’s funny too, and your daughter <em>should</em> feel pleased.</p>
<p>Simba - I remember some student-invented “awards” for an activity I was involved with in high school that were pretty vicious. (like illusions to girls being “easy”) They should probably be vetted by an adult to keep them on the positive side.</p>
<p>I got something called “Most Valuable Senior”, and to this day I have no idea what that was about. We had different awards for “Outstanding Senior” and “Most Likely to Succeed”, neither of which I received. And I was too embarassed to ask anybody what exactly “Most Valuable Senior” meant! </p>
<p>BUT I remember being pleased and so should your D! </p>
<p>lsandin, was there a deleted message between your first two? If somebody gave you a hard time over this, they should be drawn and quartered!</p>
<p>Younger S was voted most likely to invent a machine to do his homework (as a freshman, no less).</p>
<p>When I was in high school I ran for, but was not elected as, student body president. I remember feeling some degree of shame for my narrow defeat. Imagine the irony when, at my five year reunion, a number of folks commented, “weren’t you our president?” A good reminder that participation can be more remembered than the actual award or lack thereof. Congrats to your daughter. The award is significant (but others aren’t likely to hold it against her later). And she will likely always be remembered as a success in the eyes of her classmates.</p>
<p>Back in 1975, I was voted “Cleverest Senior”…never knew what the heck that meant.</p>
<p>I think it is great for your daughter…and a funny story! Isandin, I LOVE to hear about parents who are proud of their children’s accomplishments…and students who make their parents proud!</p>
<p>The story you shared with us is beautiful, showing both sides of what it is like getting special recognition.</p>
<p>~gnusasaurus</p>
<p>My Ds school has most likely to go to win a grammy or a tony, car most likely to be on Pimp my Ride, most likely to break dress code, most spirited, loudest, all kinds of fun stuff, along with most stresseed, most likely to succeed, most likely to be in detention…all in good fun</p>
<p>the pictures are in the year book and are so funny…</p>
<p>and CONGRATS!!!</p>
<p>Son (and his gf) got the Senior Superlative “Cutest Couple”, published in the yearbook, which is NOT how he would like to be remembered. Guess that is what you get when you are stuck together like glue for two years.</p>
<p>Isandon, congrats to your daughter and her very cute reaction.</p>
<p>LOL! Thanks for the nice replies…I enjoyed reading the other types of “honors” given out. I was recognized for hmmmm nothing, LOL! Still regret not beng more involved. But at least when I go to my class reunions no one expects anything!! Momofthree: D told me that there was an award for “cutest couple” as well and she said everyone knew who would get it - I will have to tell her that it may not be something that will be looked back on fondly. They also gave out awards for best personality, best eyes, most attractive, best hair (this one she says is really funny…the winner has really “big” hair that is completely unruly! ) I remember when I was growing up my dad (over and over and over again) told everyone who would listen that he was voted “most athletic” in high school. I could tell that it meant a lot to him… it must have…he still talks about it 50 years later!! Tonight is the “real” awards ceremony (these are the small scholarship awards and the ones we REALLY need)…so keep your fingers crossed. Then tommorrow…graduation (sniff).</p>
<p>My daughter just won “best smile” in middle school. I was very proud of her because…</p>
<p>I’m a dentist!</p>
<p>I think the award i was given my senior year was better: “Most Likely to Be the Next Hugh Hefner”</p>
<p>i wish.</p>
<p>semiterm: you didn’t have to read the post…I think I pretty much said what it was about in the title…geez…now I see why so many people left. I admit that when my children do something I am proud of… I like to share it with others…I also enjoy hearing about other childrens achievements, recognitions, honors, good hair days, etc… This is what life is about…enjoying the sucesses of our children. SO, anyone out there want to share their childrens sucesses…I would love to hear about them all. But maybe you better pm me…some people are pretty touchy on here.</p>
<p>Bern: I assume you are pretty thrifty or…</p>
<p>audiophile: that is definitely an award you can be proud of, LOL</p>
<p>I thought that was very cute audiophile.</p>
<p>Isandin, thank you for sharing your charming story on the forum.</p>