Apricity
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Last published Mon, Jan 6, 2025
Apricity [a-PRIS-i-tee]: The warmth of the sun in winter
Briar Elizabeth Maddox
Became a social outcast over the summer and now her used-to-be friends treat her no better than the dirt under their shoes. But no matter what she's been through, she's still our sunshine girl, always treating life with a positive attitude.
Roman Dean Castro
Well... he's definitely got an attitude. His main focus is basketball and he has no time for anyone else's crap. Being the new kid in town just brings him unwanted attention. With his social skills hanging by a thread, it's a wonder how he's quickly considered one of the school's biggest heartthrobs.
It's their senior year. With Roman being the way he is, his teacher decides he needs a positive influence in his life.
And what better influence is there than our sweet girl star student Briar Maddox?
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