San Diego, Senior Year (pp. 113-115) Summary

Steve attends a school assembly where DeMouy presents information about graduation. Steve checks a notice board display and notes that he will not graduate due to a deficiency in English. After the assembly, Steve finds Allison Kimble and talks to her. He notes that she dresses very differently from other students. He compares his rough appearance to her distinct and polished appearance and thinks they would make a visually interesting pair. He then casually but politely asks her if she would attend the overnight rock concert with him, and she accepts.

San Diego, Senior Year (pp. 113-115) Analysis

Steve notes on the board that DeMouy has not been bluffing - Steve is not going to graduate without completing his 100-page paper assignment. It is interesting to compare Steve's approach to asking Allison on...