Betty Lee, Junior

"Betty Lee, Junior" by Harriet Pyne Grove, follows the energetic Betty Lee as she experiences the ups and downs of being a high school junior, managing friendships, and discovering her own path while handling school events and social circles. The book explores ideas about growing up, being dependable, and the value of helping others as Betty steps into leadership positions and deals with her dreams and connections with other people. The story begins with Betty being given a task by her principal at a lively school pep rally, where she weaves through a spirited crowd of friends and classmates like Carolyn and Kathryn. Throughout the assembly, we see that Betty is outgoing, liked by her classmates, and keen to participate in school functions, particularly shown through conversations about upcoming events, her recent election as president of the "Lyon Y", and a letter from an old friend. The beginning of the story illustrates the excitement of high school and Betty's desire to do good while facing the normal challenges of being a teenager.