Wow. OK, If you are going to slap such harsh judgment, maybe I ought to fill in the gaps. Not necessarily for you, but for the others who may read this.Interrupting a class to announce that you were accepted to USCGA is not only attention and recognition seeking, it's obnoxious. He deserves no attention. He did the work and got a very expensive gift from the American taxpayer. He should be recognizing the teacher for paying those taxes. I didn't even accept the flag flown in Washington from my congressman when I got into USMMA, or even more recognition when I graduated.
DS had asked permission from his instructor to take an important phone call during class (he was hoping to get the USCGA call that third week in December). The class was filled with students he has friendships with and has known since freshman year. He was granted permission. When the call came, he excused himself. Coming back into the room, in his excitement he shared the happy news... He is EXTREMELY grateful for the opportunity and to all of those that have helped him along the way.
It is interesting to me that the commenter read the story so differently.
I guess this is the risk one takes when submitting a post. I like to give people the benefit of the doubt when I don't have all the information, obviously not everyone feels the same.