Chapter 3

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to go home.  Charter in hand and a smile on her face, Adrianna yells into the open hallway “WHO WANTS TO JOIN SPACE CLUB?!?”

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The Wapato Academy of Exceptional Learners was founded in 1945 to provide the wealthy elite a place to educate their children.  WAEL (abbreviated, pronounced ‘whale’) enrolls 300 students annually, grades 8-12 and strives to prepare their students for Ivy League placement in the college world.  Graduates include the famous scientist Rugart Prufonce and world-renowned chef Narah Tridential.

Matthew looked at the brochure intensely.  “Wow, I can’t believe I was able to get in.  This place is great!”

            “Just remember, things will be different here.  This is a school for learning.  I expect you to work hard and practice your violin daily.”

            “Yes mom, but I also want to make friends, hang out, maybe join a club or two.  There are tons of benefits to being here and I want to make the best of them.”

            The car made it’s way to the front of the main entrance hall.  Opening the car door was the first step in beginning a new school year at WAEL.  It was also the first step in meeting her…  “WANNA JOIN

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