Supergauche

Sam’s first day of kindergarten, where a classroom mix-up exposes him to language barriers, unfairness, and early glimpses of privilege, friendship, and socioeconomics, setting the tone for his childhood journey navigating school and identity. Sam meets Leo.

Sam’s anxiety and embarrassment in P.E., from teasing over his socks and failed layups to a painful playground scuffle, then shifts to flag football chaos, deepening bonds with Joe, rivalry with Leo, and a UIL contest that highlights Sam’s literacy and foreshadows his future academic path.