
BETTY LEE, JUNIOR
CHAPTER I A JUNIOR AT “PEP ASSEMBLY”
CHAPTER II “GOLDEN BETTY”
CHAPTER III LITTLE FLIES IN THE OINTMENT
CHAPTER IV BASKETS AND HUMBLE FRIENDS
CHAPTER V LUCIA DRESSES A DOLL
CHAPTER VI LUCIA’S CONFIDENCES
CHAPTER VII LYON “Y” AND A COUNTESS
CHAPTER VIII DORIS NEEDS A SISTER
CHAPTER IX MYSTERIES, PREPARATIONS AND A “TRADE-LAST”
Betty Lee is a junior at Lyon High who finds herself thrust into the middle of the school’s biggest pep assembly. The auditorium buzzes with marching bands, clashing cymbals, and the nervous excitement of students preparing for a performance. As the principal’s messenger, Betty steps onto the stage, eager to prove she can handle more than a routine classroom duty.
While the boys tune their instruments, Betty’s friend Chet darts in to help locate the band leader, and a lanky senior bursts through the doors with a gleaming horn. A junior cornet player, nicknamed “Irish,” teases her about joining the band, prompting a lively exchange that showcases Betty’s quick wit and willingness to dive into the action. Her brief but spirited errand gives her a taste of the school’s musical heartbeat.
Through these lively encounters, Betty discovers a new confidence and a sense of belonging among the marching band’s chaos. The episode hints at further adventures as she balances school responsibilities with the vibrant world of high‑school spirit.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (278K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
Jan 30, 2014
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Best known for lively early-20th-century stories for girls, this American writer filled her books with school life, outdoor adventure, friendship, and a steady sense of fun. Her novels still have the brisk, wholesome energy that made series fiction so popular with young readers of the time.
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