Dunaruna
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I have a 16 year old daughter. She is the most intelligent & beautiful creature in the universe.<br /><br />As all parents would know, we see our kids through rose colored glasses, the reality is that she is the same as thousands of other kids. Academically - above average but no Einstein, socially - popular but not the coolest kid, looks - well on that I won't budge - still the most beautiful creature in the universe 
. Along with her mother - she is the reason I take breathe every day. <br /><br />Last night was her schools end of semester/year awards night. You know the type, band plays badly, principle rambles on for what seems like hours, funny looking sculptures in the foyer made by budding Michael Angelos'. <br /><br />My daughter recently attended a cultural exchange trip to Japan and her contribution to the night was a quick rundown type speech on the trip - it went well and I was very proud of her. After the speech she did not return to her seat, she remained backstage. She was probably hanging out with friends, we didn't give it much thought. The night went on with various awards for achievements - academic and sporting etc.<br /><br />The closing speech by the principle was putting me to sleep, I was half listenning when I thought I heard my daughters name............<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br /><br />she was named the honor student for 2004 (what you guys call the Dux?). Out of 13 subjects she recieved 13 accolades, her worsed subject was advanced maths3, a 97% pass. Obviously top of the school but also top 3% in the STATE.<br /><br />We had no idea this was coming, the school had told us that she HAD to attend the night but we assumed it was for the japanese speech.<br /><br />If its sunny where you are now its because I can't wipe the smile from my face <br /><br />Aldo
. Along with her mother - she is the reason I take breathe every day. <br /><br />Last night was her schools end of semester/year awards night. You know the type, band plays badly, principle rambles on for what seems like hours, funny looking sculptures in the foyer made by budding Michael Angelos'. <br /><br />My daughter recently attended a cultural exchange trip to Japan and her contribution to the night was a quick rundown type speech on the trip - it went well and I was very proud of her. After the speech she did not return to her seat, she remained backstage. She was probably hanging out with friends, we didn't give it much thought. The night went on with various awards for achievements - academic and sporting etc.<br /><br />The closing speech by the principle was putting me to sleep, I was half listenning when I thought I heard my daughters name............<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br />.<br /><br />she was named the honor student for 2004 (what you guys call the Dux?). Out of 13 subjects she recieved 13 accolades, her worsed subject was advanced maths3, a 97% pass. Obviously top of the school but also top 3% in the STATE.<br /><br />We had no idea this was coming, the school had told us that she HAD to attend the night but we assumed it was for the japanese speech.<br /><br />If its sunny where you are now its because I can't wipe the smile from my face <br /><br />Aldo
