President Obama is making his way to Forsyth Tech next Monday.  My oldest has a class (International Biz) at Forsyth Tech every M-W-F, so there's a chance he could see the President.  He asked me if it's okay if he misses a class or two at Career Center or West Forsyth if he has the chance to see the President.  In my mind meeting/seeing the President is about as good an excuse for a potentially unexcused absence as you're ever going to have so he's going to get the green light.