<p>I think the recognition (if there is to be any) should be spread around a little more.
In many cases, the gpa’s of these students are ony separated by hundreths of points.
What about the #3 kid, the #9 kid or the #11 kid who were also top students deserving of recognition for their accomplishments? At our school’s graduation, the Val and Sal make a speech but the other top students get no mention, not even an asterick by their name in the program or special cord to wear with cap and gown. </p>
<p>I thought it nice at S1’s recent grad. from a big state u. that they had the honor grads stand and gave them a round of applause before the speeches started.</p>