Jacquette, a Sorority Girl

"Jacquette, a Sorority Girl" by Grace Ethelwyn Cody is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Jacquette Willard, a fair-haired girl from Brookdale who arrives in a bustling western city to stay with her relatives and begin high school. As she navigates her new life, the narrative unfolds her experiences with friendship, competition, and the dynamics of sorority life in her high school. The opening portion introduces Jacquette as she arrives in the city, where she is met by her cousin, Marquis, who reveals the exciting social environment at Marston High. As she acclimates to this new world, Jacquette learns about the significance of sororities—a central aspect of her school experience—and is soon adamant about joining the Sigma Pi Epsilon sorority, which leads to a series of interactions with friends and rivals alike. Through her captivating relationships and experiences, the beginning establishes a setting ripe with youthful exuberance and the challenges of fitting in, setting the stage for Jacquette's journey of self-discovery within the layered social structures of high school life.