Returning Nightmare

The 2nd story in the Falling Into College series by Richard Lobinske. The story occurs from late August through mid-September 1999.

Summary

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. Jane Lane begins her new job at Lawndale High as a Teaching Assistant for Claire Defoe, a position paid for by a state grant. After the first faculty and staff meeting, Jane has a run-in with her old track coach, Ms. Morris, who thinks Jane won't last long. On the first day of class, Kevin Thompson calls her a babe when Jane's introduced. During lunch, he propositions her again and Jane publicly chews Kevin out before he slinks away to the outcast's table. After again hearing comments from Ms. Morris, Jane learns that Morris doesn't know about the honor society and decides to get even, and give Daria some recognition at the same time with a little help from Quinn, recruited from the study hall class Jane supervises. At the Friday assembly, Ms Li announces the honor society and Daria gives a speech via telephone, and introduces Jane, who will make the formal presentation about the group. During her comments, Jane slips in a few statements aimed at Ms. Morris to say that she's not a loser and a quitter. Ms. Morris storms out and Jane is happy.