The New Kids In School

From Part I of a series, by Macarena Hernandez and Gary Jacobsen (thanks, CH): Juan says he isn't nervous, but his yawns give him away. He yawns a lot. A sure sign of stress.



"You have been accused of fighting," says Zack Cazares, an Adamson High School assistant principal. He alternates between Spanish and English. A tape recorder runs.



Juan glances at his mom, trying to read her reaction. She hardly ever wears makeup. But today she does. Sheer plum lipstick and a little blush.