SK> Have you heard about the practice of "red shirting" (I believe it is
SK> called that?)?
SK>  
SK> Some parents are having their children (mostly boys) start school a 
SK> later than they should, so that when they compete in sports they wil
SK> larger than the other kids on the teams, by virtue of being a year
SK> older, and will do better. Possibly they will more easily obtain
SK> scholarships to college and such.
SK>  
SK> There are quite a few 19 year old seniors at our high school, and I
SK> understand the practice is becoming more common. :-(
 
This is unfortunate.  I couldn't urge parents enough to forgot it.  
There are better ways to spend a year of one's life.  Trust me on this 
one.
 
Keep your stick on the Ice,
Paul
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