Polly's Senior Year at Boarding School

"Polly's Senior Year at Boarding School" by Dorothy Whitehill is a story that follows Polly Pendleton and Lois Farwell through their senior year at Seddon Hall, showcasing their friendships, responsibilities, and the hurdles of growing up. Set in the early 1900s, the novel captures Polly and Lois’s return to boarding school filled with excitement, reaffirming a close bond that has solidified over the years, even as their personalities remain familiar. Throughout the school year, the girls reconnect with old friends and adjust to new dynamics introduced by incoming students, with Polly's thoughts revealing her concerns over new students and the role of seasoned students in guiding them, shaping the dynamics and conflicts that start to unfold. The book deals with themes of personal evolution, friendship, and the shift from girlhood to young womanhood, providing a glimpse into a boarding school setting during that time.