Doonesbury by Garry Trudeau for August 22, 1999
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August 23, 1999
Transcript:
President King: Is it just me? Or are the kids getting younger? Very impressive yield, Dean. How are we explaining these enrollment numbers? Dean: Well, we're not sure, sir. But obviously, one factor is the early success of our out-reach program for 11th graders. There's been the predictable carping about taking kids so young, but hey, if the NBA can do it, so should we! Some of these kids are precocious self-starters, clearly ready for the rigors of higher education. President King: It does give us a jump on the competition, doesn't it? Dean: Yes, sir. We get the pick of the 11th grade! Rick: But you flunked the 11th grade. Jeff: Not my fault. "Star Wars" opened during finals.
