February 18, 1978: Fire!

There was a fire at school today. George and I were going to class when Travis ran by. He was hollering something about Shop class burning down. We ran after him. There was smoke everywhere. I saw some flames though the window in the door.

George said something like “Do you hear that?” and he ran right into the room. I started to follow him but Principal Patterson grabbed me and made me follow the other kids. I told him that George was in there. I thought Mr. Patterson was going to pass out.

We all went outside and watched the door. George came out carrying Skip. Skip was unconscious and they were both all covered in ash and stuff. George put Skip down and almost fell. Everybody huddled around Skip and tried to wake him up.

I went to check on George but he was gone. All I saw was his Trans Am peeling out.