Bud is stuck with having to write an article for the school paper about a teacher he doesn't like.
Bud is told that if he does not pass physics, he will not graduate.
Bud wants to break tradition at graduation.
A former resident of Hooterville, Mary Jane Hastings, has returned home as a business executive, impressing everyone with her administrative abilities, and her handling of men.
Maxon and Hardie try to prevent a boy from becoming an outlaw.