Chapter 651
From every angle, Crestfield High School's anniversary celebration was a This update is available on find~novel~net
complete disaster. Meanwhile, Seaton High School became the unexpected star of the show, oozing in popularity in comparison.
With the attendance of high-profile individuals like provincial and municipal leaders, business tycoons, and news about tens of billions of dollars of investments spreading, Seaton High School's reputation soared to new heights. This had become the top trending topic throughout Perthter City.
As expected, the news about Crestfield High School's failure and the lavish lineup at Seaton High School's anniversary celebration quickly spread the next day, becoming the talk of the town and dominating headlines everywhere.
"I heard that the deputy director of the province and the mayor personally attended Seaton High School's anniversary celebration yesterday. Many owners of listed companies were present too!"
"Oh, I also heard that the top scholar of the state was from this famous school too. This school is not a force to be reckoned with!"
"My kid is taking the high school entrance examination next year. I plan to let him apply to Seaton High School."
"Weren't you planning to let him apply to Starfield High School?"
"Starfield High School is no match for Seaton High School. Seaton High School had the best connections and faculty. With its admission rates steadily climbing, the recent recruitment of elite teachers, and increasingly rigorous discipline and academic standards, Starfield High School just can't compete."
Those who were previously skeptical of Seaton High School were not rendered speechless.
With the attendance of the deputy director of the province and the mayor, Seaton High School, previously ignored by the media, became the most promising headline on every news channel.
Media outlets such as Perthter City Evening News, Perthter City Times, Perthter City Education Daily, and Perthter City Youth Report had reserved all prominent spaces. They were originally planning to feature Crestfield High School's anniversary celebration on their front pages.
However, they changed their plans at the last minute and decided to feature Seaton High School.
No one expected Seaton High School to pull up such an all-star lineup. Seaton High School successfully brought in business tycoons and political heavyweights that Crestfield High School couldn't dream of inviting.
Sharp in their instincts and politically astute, these reporters and editors from various media outlets swiftly revised their front-page plans, redirecting focus to Seaton High School's anniversary celebration. "A glorious tribute: Seaton High School's Tenth Anniversary ends on a high note!"
"Perthter City's mayor, Frank Grant, made an appearance at Seaton High School's anniversary celebration."
"Deputy director of the province, Brady Meyers, gave a speech at Seaton High School's anniversary celebration."
"Seaton High School, the rising star of Perthter City's high school education!"
It didn't matter if they offended Crestfield High School now; the crucial decision was to support the right side.
Undoubtedly, this completely overshadowed Crestfield High School's anniversary celebration.
News about Seaton High School quickly flooded the governmental and educational websites, and it was presented as the headline that overshadowed Crestfield High School.
At the same time, various media outlets aggressively advertised Seaton High School's rapid development and accomplishments over the recent years.
At the same time, the government showed undeniable support for Seaton High School.
After receiving an investment of 50 million dollars, the government of Perthter City had decided to allocate special funds to support the development of schools like Seaton High School, hoping they would soar to new heights.
The government hoped that Seaton High School would nurture another top scholar and develop more talent.
From this day forward, Perthter City was committed to becoming a city of top scholars.
With news reports from various media houses in Perthter City, Seaton High School had become renowned.
Now, Crestfield High School students no longer dared look down on Seaton High School. Although they didn't think Seaton High School had surpassed Crestfield High School in all areas, they started to see them as equal rivals.
Seaton High School students no longer had to bow their heads before Crestfield High School students shamefully. They could now hold their heads high, meeting the other's gaze on equal footing.
Some students were even bold enough to pursue their romantic interests at Crestfield High School, which they were interested in. These girls also started considering boys from Seaton High School.
Goodness arrived so suddenly that even the principal of Seaton High School was caught off guard.