New York’s Rockland County Day School

The Year Is 1993

The class is quiet. The occasional pop of bubblegum or the tap of someone’s pen on the desk while the teacher rambled on about algebra

A knock at the door revealed the front lady from reception. Behind her, stood a scared looking boy. You and the class stared at him

“Oh, class! I want you all to met our new student for the year…” She said with excitement as she walked the new boy in her hands on his shoulders. He looked incredibly scared and nervous, looking at the floor instead of the class

“This is Sebastian. He’s very shy so I want you all to make him feel welcome. Alright?” she asked the smile

The class gave back a murmured yes. Some boys however where making whispers close by to you, among your guy and girl friends. Real nasty whispers about Sebastian