<p>D’s class of about 380 included: 119 GPA 4.0 or better, 61 full IB Diplomas, 12 National Merit finalists and 1 National Merit winner. There were also multiple NHS’s, Calif Scholastic Federation Members, IB Associates, IS Diplomas/Associates, national contest winners, and national scholarships. The program looked like someone had sprinkled pepper on it, with all the asterisks, diamonds and circles. How are you supposed to choose just one outstanding student from that pool and elevate him/her above the rest?<br>
The school (wisely IMO) does not do val/sal. Everyone got their moment in the sun: The 4.0’s stood in place for recognition. The IBs and ISs had regalia. The NMF’s/NMW received medals on stage. The 3 student addresses (and that’s how they were designated in the program) were humorous and short. Best commencement I ever attended.</p>