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Never mind that she's recognized as one of the brightest people in school. Never mind that she's going to Harvard (and got into other schools too).

Apparently, this family thinks it's their moral obligation to tear down anyone who might also be a valedictorian.

In court papers, [the superintendent] contends Superior Court Judge Louis Hornstine last fall said he would "use any advantage of the laws and regulations to give (his daughter, Blair Hornstine) the best opportunity to be valedictorian."

"I don't care if others get hurt," [the superintendent] also quotes Hornstine as saying in a meeting between the two. "All I'm interested in is what is best for my daughter."

No, Virginia, competition is not the highest good.

I'm slightly embarrassed by how I found this article. If you can guess, you win! (exterra not applicable).