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04-12-2012, 09:53 PM
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Tile and Stone Contractor
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Grand Junction, Colorado
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Gotta brag about my boy.
My oldest son (5th grade) just got accepted into a very accelerated learning program called the East Middle School Challenge Program. There were 500 kids invited to apply for 25 spots from our entire school district, and his essay and test scores (99% in the nation) got him accepted along with 24 other students. He will stay with these students for all of his core classes, and then take electives with the regular student body. He will stay with these same students all the way through 8th grade. He will graduate 8th grade with a majority of his High school credits, and have the opportunity to pretty much graduate high school as a sophmore, and actually graduate high school with enough college credits for his associates degree.
The only draw back is this school is across town, and I will have to provide transportation, but it will be well worth it. Especially if he doesn't waste his brain (like his dad did) because he got bored with school and started partying. This will surround him with students just like him, and hopefully he won't start hanging out with the knuckleheads (once again like his dad). I am super proud and just can't get over it 
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04-12-2012, 10:24 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: silver city
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Thats awsome Levi! More power too him 
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Castillo Construction
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04-13-2012, 02:01 AM
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dont blame me i didnt vote for him
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Dunedin New Zealand
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well done
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04-13-2012, 05:29 AM
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Florida Tile & Stone Man
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Naples Fl.
Posts: 22,743
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That's great,more proof you can overcome poor genetics..
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04-13-2012, 05:35 AM
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Tile Installer
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Florida
Posts: 772
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Congrats to both him and you Levi, I know your are proud.
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04-13-2012, 05:38 AM
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Registered User
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Houston Texas
Posts: 18,286
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Every drive will be worth the effort. Congrats. 
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04-13-2012, 05:50 AM
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Shaun Haley Tile
Join Date: Jul 2011
Location: Orange County Ca.
Posts: 1,218
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Happy for you levi
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04-13-2012, 05:55 AM
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Mudmeister
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Houston, Texas
Posts: 62,709
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Before you know it he's going to be telling you how to do your job . . . if he isn't already. 
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04-13-2012, 07:43 AM
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Tile, Wood, Flooring Contractor
Join Date: Aug 2003
Location: Kansas
Posts: 1,243
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Congrats Levi that is terrific news.. Just hope he doesn't feel overwhelmed and loose interest after some time.. Keep encouraging him.. I would start complaining now how your knees, back and head hurts at the end of a working day and maybe he will get the point
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04-13-2012, 08:16 AM
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Issaquah Washington Tile Contractor
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Issaquah, WA
Posts: 2,189
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Congratulations, Levi. Looks like your retirement planning is coming along perfectly.
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04-13-2012, 08:59 AM
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Karl Marxist-Gettin ready for the Revolution
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Centerville, Ohio
Posts: 8,490
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I'd say he comes from good stock.. Good luck to your family as it will take all of you to keep moving forward...
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04-13-2012, 01:31 PM
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Vending Machine
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Posts: 955
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Congrats Levi! Great news for a father. You must be proud =)
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04-13-2012, 03:26 PM
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Registered User
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Milwaukee, WI
Posts: 276
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Congratulations Levi! You must be very proud of your son. Great news!
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04-13-2012, 03:58 PM
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Fort Collins, Colorado Tile & Stone Contractor
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
Posts: 2,666
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That's awesome Levi! My kids take after their mother too! 
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Custom Tile & Stone installation
Fort Collins, Colorado
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04-13-2012, 07:17 PM
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Moderator -- Mud Man
Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Princeton,Tx.- Dallas area
Posts: 21,206
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Congratulations, I wish him the best. 
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