Tuesday, 26 May 2009

  • Never Took a Sick Day

    There was a neat little article out toady about a Maryland high school student who never missed a day of school in 13 years, stretching from kindergarten all the way to high school:

    http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/05/25/AR2009052502293.html

    I'm sure this recognition has now branded her as "uber-nerd" among her peers.

    I know how difficult that sort of streak can be, since I never missed a day of grade school either.  Now, I don't mean to sound bitter, but how come I didn't get national exposure for my perseverance. 

    Oh well, at least I did get a surprise moment of recognition at my 2001 high school graduation when I got to stand and be recognized for 13 years of perfect attendance.  The funny thing was, up until that moment I literally had no idea I had never missed a day.  So, yes, I am, indeed, an uber-nerd.  Just call me the Cal Ripken of grade school.

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