School Auditorium

The high school auditorium is the first location noted in the novel. Maggie and Liz gather there with the senior class to vote on end-of-year activities, and it is the setting for the Winter Starlight Dance and the graduation ceremony held in the spring.

Marine Park Beach

The beach is the location of Dennis and Maggie's second date and their double date with Sean and Liz. It is also the site to which Liz and Sean escape when they want to be alone.

The Madonna Statue

Mrs. Palladino gives Liz a Madonna statue as a symbol of her religion and a reminder to Liz to behave properly in her encounters with Sean Collins.

Astrology Magazines

Liz refers to her horoscope constantly to help her guide her life, and she keeps a stack of old astrology magazines in her bedroom.

The Movie Theatre

The movie theatre is...