Wakefield High School

Wakefield High School is the school in San Diego where Steven York completes his senior year. The school is the primary setting for a large portion of the novel. In nearly all respects, the high school is a typical four-year school. The school counselor is DeMouy, who has a profound effect on Steve's life by allowing him to make up a missing English credit and therefore be able to graduate.

Grace High School

Grace High School is the school in Houston where Steven York completed his freshman, sophomore, and junior years. The school is the primary setting for a large portion of the novel. The school's motto is "Home of the Buccaneers," and the school is a typical four-year high school in nearly all respects. Steve often notes that the school is very recently constructed; for example, the grounds have only small trees that are...