Tuesday, May 25, 2010

Student's priorities are correct


Ryne Wiley, the Woodstock High School student who refused to ditch classes in February to satisfy the school's demand that he sit through a non-mandatory, all-day test, has got his priorities straight. He is focused on his grades and his responsibilities.

So, when his mother, Denise Tomlinson, was at the District 200 School Board meeting to protest the decision by the Woodstock High School principal to withhold the cum laude honors from Ryne, was Ryne there?

No, he wasn't; he was where he knew he should be. At a rehearsal for an upcoming concert.

Ryne understands the value of the WHS cum laude award. When it is to be given to many, many students and requires only a 2.50 GPA, what is it really worth?

Ryne has done his homework and is earning a 3.92 GPA, taking honors classes, participating extra-curricular activities and has been accepted at Millikin University in the field of vocal performance.

Be sure to read next week's The Woodstock Independent, which may be carrying a story about Ryne and Woodstock High School.

Keep up the good work, Ryne.

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