High Pepe reclining in a rasta beanie and leaf-print shorts

AFTER THE LAST BELL

Attendance low. Altitude comfortably above average.

High Pepe reclined in an empty beach classroom, feet on the desk, sunset through the window

Night School

At 3:47, the final bell gives up. High Pepe remains in the back row, sandals on the desk, watching the sun clock out over the water. His notebook contains one date, half a palm tree, and no mathematics. A warm breeze turns the worksheet for him. The teacher asks about the assignment. He nods slowly. He understands the tide is coming in and tomorrow has another first period.

Permanent Record

The front office keeps six facts because seven would require overtime. None have improved since orientation, though the shoreline remains fully accredited.

  • Homeroom

    Shoreline

  • Arrival

    Eventually

  • Uniform

    Leaf-print shorts

  • Best Subject

    Recess

  • Attendance

    Spiritually present

  • Ticker

    $HIGHPEPE

Class dismissed. Pepe is staying.