14 Takinga Stand

CHAPTER 14 TAKING A STAND I need to do something outstanding—something awe- some, something that betters the school. But what? I could mow the grass and have a lawn sale. I could rename the gym... Ted. I could take home plate home and put it in the dishwasher.

WHAT A BRILLIANT MIND I HAVE. MOM, COULD YOU WASH THIS FOR ME?

Wow! All the kids have dropped their ice cream wrap- pers on the floor. I'll pick them up. I'll be an environmental hero. I'll be the candidate of the Mrs. Green Party! I'll save the planet. This feels good. Now I do stand for something. PICK THOSE UP, HUBIE. IT'S MY DUTY, MRS. GREEN.