<p>Bookworms?
I know at least two early high school graduates besides my S. One was intensely involved in opera (not a bookwormish kind of activity) and has gone on to be intensely involved in music at Harvard. The other was involved in sports and in Mock Trial and played an instrument. Your typical well rounded applicant, except that he excelled (was captain of the Mock Trial Team) and is not yet 17.</p>
<p>As for S, I like to think of him as an interesting bookworm. He does not often get bested in arguments. And then, there is Mini's D who is sui generis.</p>