history: My kid just graduated from high school. At the top of his class, no less! My kid just completed his last year of high school_comma_ valedictorian and all!  Wow. You must be very proud Extremely. He's been accepted to all kinds of colleges. Really had to work hard all four years!
current: I wonder if he was self motivated
next: I think so. He always strives to be the best, like his mother.