Laurinda- Learning Support: The Stanley Girls

Yvonne:

Yvonne is confident and outspoken. She doesn’t try to fit in with the rich students at Laurinda. She is proud of her background and stays true to who she is. Yvonne teaches Lucy that you can be yourself and still succeed, without pretending to be someone else.

Key traits: Confident, outspoken, proud of her background.

Ivy:

Ivy is quieter and more reserved, but still kind and supportive. She doesn’t care about seeking attention or power like the Cabinet. Ivy shows Lucy that you don’t have to hurt others to be successful, and that being kind is just as important as being popular.

Key traits: Kind, humble, supportive.

Tully:

Tully is quiet and loyal. Though she isn’t as outgoing as Yvonne, she offers Lucy a different type of strength. Her friendship with Lucy helps Lucy feel less alone at Laurinda.

Key traits: Quiet, loyal, dependable.

The Stanley Girls represent honesty, loyalty, and staying true to yourself, unlike the manipulative and rich girls in the Cabinet. Their friendship with Lucy is based on respect and trust, helping Lucy feel like she belongs at Laurinda without having to change who she is.

Class and Identity: The Stanley Girls, like Lucy, come from working-class families and are proud of their roots. They show that you don’t have to be wealthy to succeed.

Being Yourself: Yvonne, Ivy, and Tully show Lucy that it’s important to stay true to yourself, even when others want you to change.

True Friendship: The Stanley Girls teach Lucy the value of real friendships based on trust and loyalty, unlike the toxic relationships in the Cabinet.

In short, Yvonne, Ivy, and Tully help Lucy stay grounded and true to herself. They show that it’s important to have good friends and stay authentic, even in a world of privilege and power.