what is the lesson the author wishes to convey through this story
The scholarship jacket
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Summary, Themes and Analysis of "The Scholarship Jacket" by Marta Salinas
HOWARD ALLEN
Howard is an avid short story reader who likes to help others find and understand stories.
"The Scholarship Jacket" by Marta Salinas was first published in 1986. It tells the story of a young Mexican American girl who faces an injustice at school. It's a popular short story for students.
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Summary of "The Scholarship Jacket"
The narrator, Martha, is nearing the end of eighth grade at her Texas school. Every year at graduation, the school awards a beautiful jacket monogrammed with an "S" and the winner's name to the class valedictorian, the student with the highest grades over eight years.
Martha's older sister Rosie won it years earlier. Martha is going to win it this year.
She lives with her grandparents. Her parents couldn't afford to raise all their kids. Martha is very thin. She's not happy with her appearance but she's smart.
One day at the end of the school year, Martha has to go back to her classroom to get her shorts for gym class. Hearing raised voices inside, she stops outside the door. Two of her teachers are arguing about her. She's shocked and stands there listening.
Mr. Schmidt is saying he refuses to do something, that it doesn't matter who her father is, that Martha is the clear winner. Mr. Boone says Joann's father is on the Board, owns the only store in town, and that they could make some excuse. She also hears mention of her Mexican background and a threat to resign.
Mr. Schmidt storms out but doesn't notice Martha. She waits until she calms down and goes into the classroom to get her bag. She can't remember the rest of the day.
Martha cries quietly that night.
The next day, she's called to the principal's office. He looks uncomfortable. He tells Martha the policy has changed this year—there will now be a $15 charge for the scholarship jacket. If she can't pay, the next in line will get the jacket.
She says she'll tell her grandfather and get back to him. She cries on the way home.
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