Senior Prank (9781620957295) by Tom Bunevich Page A

said his dad, who worked many Saturdays and Sundays on outside cash jobs to earn extra money. “First time you miss work or get into trouble, the car goes. You have to have C average in school or we sell car. Comprende? Don’t drive it until we get insurance.”
    To Jose, the car was like a brand new Porsche. After years of dreaming of his own car, he had one. No longer would he have to bum rides, miss activities, and catch the school bus. He was going to be a big man on campus. He dreamed of hot dates and making out in the back seat.
    Jose called Elvis. “You want to ride in my new wheels?” he asked Elvis. “I just got my car. You can check it out once I get insurance.”
    â€œCool,” answered Elvis. “I can’t wait to go for a spin, even if you’ll be driving. Does this thing got seat belts? Goodbye, I gotta go.” He hung up and went back to practicing his guitar. His band was scheduled for an appearance at a local club Saturday night. Although he was still three months from his 18th birthday, which would allow him in the club, his fake ID served him well.
    Most of his fellow band members were in their 20’s. They were into women, a few drugs and some drinking, but he didn’t socialize in that manner. They often tried to get Elvis to partake in their activities without much luck. He knew the real Elvis died of a drug overdose and he didn’t want to be an addition to the list.
    Lamont’s fast run and Jose’s new car had once again planted second thoughts about their school prank. However, each knew now there was no turning back. They had given their word. Besides, if it turned out like they hoped it was going to be a time to remember. They had gotten away with much during their school years. This would add to that list.
    Jose also called Lamont, telling him of his new possession. “That’s cool, now pick me up on your way to school tomorrow,” Lamont told Jose.
    â€œI can’t cause I got to wait until I have insurance,” Jose answered. “Then if you want a ride to school, it will be $5 a day. I gotta pay for gas somehow.”
    â€œWe can talk about this tomorrow,” Lamont shot back. “I got to check my Facebook page. I’ve been working on updating it. I’m putting photos of famous track athletes on it.”
    â€œBy the way, you in with Elvis for the prank thing?” Jose asked. “I am. We’ve done so much and in our senior year, we got to give folks a prank to remember.”
    â€œI am, but it’s got to be airtight,” Lamont shot back. “I got too much to risk. I trust in Elvis. After all when it comes to pranks and getting away with them, he is the king. His stuff is usually off the hook.”

Senior Prank, Chapter Six
    Three days before the governor’s visit Winston held a faculty meeting and went over all the details for the day. He instructed his teachers to treat the day as business as usual, limit hall passes, encourage students to be on their best behavior and to watch out for any disruptions. Rumors were flying about some of the planned pranks and misbehavior.
    Mr. Diaz met with Elvis and Jose two days before the visit, issuing a final warning about anything they might be a part of. They were threatened with suspension and even expulsion. The day before the visit, Winston made a three minute announcement about what was expected. Things were being taken seriously.
    But Elvis, Jose and Lamont had rehearsed their plan and felt confident in its execution. The back-up was that if someone had discovered a crack in their plan they would call it off. They dubbed their plan OSP, standing for Operation Senior Prank. The night before the visit, the trio mixed their concoction. They even bought the items in separate stores so detective work could not track them down. They carried it in small orange juice bottles and brought their portable fans.
    Since they planned to use it three times,