A smug underclassman chimes in

Al Grundei, underclassman, writes:
Not only was the Class of ’65 outdone by the Class of 1942 in last year's homecoming parade participation, we additionally note that the Class of 1938 has had two entrants in recent years and plans on doing so again this year. That would be double the performance of the Class of '65.
Appearing will be Gladys Drexler (mother of Joe '65 and Doug '67) as well as my mother, Rosemary Grundei. So, historically, the class of ’65 has been outdone by two classes where members are in their upper 80’s or low 90’s.
Perhaps you are using the wrong bait, by trolling the cub reporter out there?
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The editor responds:
Dear Mr. Grundei: Our class does not mind an occasional ass-kicking from our elders. It is the smug attitude of an underclassman that we can't abide. And please show some respect for our parade drum major. He may not be the sexiest or most charismatic, but he is quite harmless, cheerful when properly medicated, has two legs and good shoes. We think him to be eminently qualified to march down Broadway behind your mother's car and are confident that a few others may even follow his good example this year.
So let's try to keep this all in perspective. In the wise words of our leader, Bob Watson: "Geez. What do you expect from our class? This is just a doggone parade, not a kegger."