Fabulous response, Leonard. There are still some principals like you around, which is terrific.

At my last school the student of the year (yes only one) was awarded always to the sporty students...ALWAYS!

I recall sitting with a parent when the student's name was called and the parent whispered, 'So why isn't my girl student of the year?'' Of course it was tongue in cheek. I whispered back, "'They're all students of the year."

Yes I can imagine you did get some flack from parents. You're damned if you do..."

I agree. It is very much a societal issue. Some of the quet achievers are so often overlooked.