Losing in front of the whole school...

We did, indeed, sneak out this AM and slip in the backdoor to watch The Playmaker battle two other fourth graders and three fifth graders in the finals of the Geography Bee.  And we got the VIP treatment.  One teacher knew us by name and insisted we sit in the front row.  We had no clue who she was.  When it was over (The Playmaker and one other kid lost in the first round), The Principal came over and shook our hand and congratulated Our Son.  (And posed for a picture with him, certificate in hand.)  But the best part of the event came before the first question was even asked.  The Principal introduced the finalists one at a time.  And who got the loudest cheer (by far)?!?

Yup. Our Son.  Some things never change.  Jocks are still jocks.  And they still run the school.                

Even in the fourth grade.