Ron as Head Boy ( was ...My guess about book 7)

[Susan MacLagan]

No: HPFGUIDX 161182

 Janette wrote:
> According to wikipedia: <periodic snips>*"Head Boy* and *Head Girl*
are terms commonly used in the British education system and in private
schools throughout the Commonwealth. In British schools the student
body appoints a member of the highest grade or form to perform a
series of duties to help the organisation of the school. Normally one
boy (who becomes the "Head Boy") and/or one girl (who becomes
the "Head Girl") are chosen to do this. Head Boys/Girls are usually
responsible for representing the school at events, and therefore must
be good public speakers. They are often favoured by schools if they
are academic and punctual. <snip>
I didn't realise that this
position was not filled in American schools.

LG responds:
Thanks for the explanation. No, American schools don't have this
student postion, but I suppose the closest thing to it is Student Body
President, a position held by only one person.  Students vote for this
representative, who, for the most part, actually does nothing.  I'm
sure that in some schools this is an active position, but otherwise it
is just a tradition, a formality, the academic equivalent to
Homecoming Queen.  (apologies to all former Homecoming Queens and
Student Body Presidents.)

London Granddaughter