Authors note: Just a little bit of fun using mostly the words and pictures of an education film from the 50s. I don't know if anyone will like it, but what the hell.

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Jean (formerly Gene) had to leave his old school when he decided he wanted to dress like a girl full time. Everyone knows him there. In the 1950s, coming out wasn't an option. So he transferred to Marriot High.

Usually, it's difficult for a boi/girl entering a new school to get acquainted and make friends. But in Jean's case, it was easy. He is a very good artist. His first drawing won a school award and the prize-winning picture was posted on the bulletin board. They seemed to open the doors for him. All the girls were interested and anxious to meet him.

The first friend he made was Janet Nelson. Of course, Marriott High is co-educational and the other half of our school student body is always interested in the pretty popular new gurl.

So while Jean's new friend Janet Nelson, was introducing her to some of the other girls, Jack Monroe and Bill Ellis, our too ranking Cassanovas were making a little bet as to who would make the first date with Jean.

Bill Ellis made the first move. He was waiting on the steps when Janet and Jean left school that afternoon. And soon was off to a running start in the competition. Jack wasn't called the best open-field runner in Marriott High for nothing. Besides, he still had some props in his hand, like an open convertible which had helped quite a few times in the past.

Bill didn't know it yet, but he was about to be out-maneuvered by an old trick. The fake flat tire.

Jack was well in the lead now. He drove 12 blocks out of the way to drop Janet off first.

Then he took his time getting Jean back to the grocery store.

Jean introduced Jack to his mother and father. So he's won, he had a date with Jean for Friday night.

And now here he was, out with the most popular boy in school.

But when they drove home, Jean started to learn a little bit more about Jack. Jean couldn't let anyone know his secret. Now during the first week at a new school. (Especially not in the 50s).