![]() ![]() Jennifer, four-time “ugliest” winner, tries to relish the notoriety. Prettiest junior Bridget despairs that she’ll ever be thin enough to merit her title Sarah takes refuge in anger, vowing to earn her ugly label big-time. But what the label mainly confers is anxiety. The list confers instant status, transforming formerly home-schooled sophomore Lauren from geeky to hot while consigning her counterpart, pretty-but-mean Candace, to pariah. Abby, who finds it easier to get credit for her looks than hard work, and Danielle, whose swimmer’s physique gets her labeled “ugly,” are this year’s freshman duo. This riveting exploration of physical appearance and the status it confers opens a cultural conversation that’s needed to happen for a long time.Įvery year during homecoming week, a list is posted anonymously at Mount Washington High naming the prettiest and ugliest girls in each class. ![]()
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