East Rutledge High School
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| First appearance | College Material, page 1 October 28, 2019 |
| Related characters | Lucy, Augustus, Jordan, Daisy, Abbey |
At East Rutledge High School, the characters feel the pressure as they face the dreaded SATs.
Appearance
East Rutledge High cuts an impressive figure, seemingly a step up from the gang’s usual stomping grounds at Roseville High.
The school has a grand entrance.[1] The interior features the classic American high school aesthetic, complete with green lockers, tan cinderblock walls, and mint green floors. Plastic paneling adds a touch of institutional charm.[2]
Key events
- Pre-Test Jitters: College Material opens with Lucy, Augustus, Jordan, and Daisy arriving at East Rutledge, each dealing with their own SAT anxieties. Jordan projects confidence, but Augustus is visibly nervous. Lucy, ever the supportive friend, offers a reassuring thumbs-up to boost his spirits before the big test.[3]
- Awkward Encounters: The hallways of East Rutledge are full of uncomfortable run-ins. Daisy has a particularly cringe-worthy exchange with Abbey, who mentions heading home with Mike and Stacy post-test, hinting at their shared SAT experience.[4]
- Post-Test Reflections: As the SATs wrap up, Daisy and Abbey exit their testing room, comparing notes on the exam’s difficulty. Augustus’s presence among the waiting group breaks the tension and prompts Abbey, who struggles to maintain his composure, to make a hasty retreat.[5]
Trivia & observations
- East Rutledge High School represents one of the few instances where characters are shown interacting in an entirely new school environment outside of Roseville High.
- Abbey mentions going home with Mike and Stacy after the test,[6] suggesting they were also assigned to this location, though they don’t appear in any scenes at the school.