Tejas Sai Saran and Rachit Awatramani

Leo’s alarm clock hadn’t even finished its first cycle of beeps when he was out of the door. He arrives at school expecting the usual barren, desert-like halls, but was surprised that they were filled with chaotic laughter and energetic chatter. Each student’s voice was an instrument in a kind of morning orchestra. Confused, he asks Sarah what all the commotion is about. "What’s the deal?” he asks, nudging her. “Did they finally fix the vending machines?" Sarah doesn’t even look up from her...