In the first of a two-part programme on how American high schools mould young adults, students from two typical schools talk about the rituals that have defined their year: Jenna wants to be a homecoming queen, star football player Bryson explains how he doesn't relish his place in the spotlight, Alan is a self-confessed loner who hates all cliques and Kristina is trying to become a cheerleader to boost her popularity. Narrated by British teacher Veronica White, who has spent a year working in one of the schools.