Nellie
~ Stereotypes ~
I surreptitiously observed the new girl, Nellie, as she walked into the dining hall. She was led by Pam, the director of Olive Tree Girls’ Boarding School, a residential program for girls. It was my first month as an intern at Olive Tree and I still experienced a jumble of emotions—a little nervousness, some sadness, a spark of hope—each time a new girl arrived. This time, as I continued my covert study of the newest intake, curiosity was foremost on my mind.