MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 1
21-Oct-01
The narrator contemplates how the world has changed after September 11th and learns how to deal with a new reality and what hope is really about.

Maximize The Moment: Volume 1, Issue 2
29-Oct-01
Tricia is nervous about an upcoming test and Keith offers to help her study. Since he already took the test, Tricia asks Keith to tell her exactly what's on it. He decides not to tell her because that would be cheating.

Maximize The Moment: Volume 1, Issue 3
5-Nov-01
Amy hears gossip about a classmate and repeats it to her best friend before realizing that the person was right next to her. She realizes she hurt his feelings and that even if it's true, gossiping can hurt.

Maximize The Moment: Volume 1, Issue 4
12-Nov-01
Roy starts his homework but gets tired and wants to go to bed before finishing. He remembers a maxim from morning announcements and decides to stay up and finish his work.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 6
21-Nov-01
Anne always says the wrong thing. She accidently tells Molly about a surprise party for her. Anne wants to be more like Diana, who seems perfect, but ultimately realizes that she should like herself exactly the way she is.

Maximize The Moment: Volume 1, Issue 7
21-Nov-01
Anne always says the wrong thing. She accidently tells Molly about a surprise party for her. Anne wants to be more like Diana, who seems perfect, but ultimately realizes that she should like herself exactly the way she is.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 7
3-Dec-01
Juan doesn't want Tarik in his group because Tarik is Mulism. Juan's mother tells him the maxim. When the other students start acting with prejudice against Tarik, Juan remembers the maxim and steps in.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 8
10-Dec-01
Shawn hosts a party after school where there is liquor. Shawn's younger sister, Ginny, invites her friends to come. Her friend, Emma, gets drunk and hits on Shawn's friend, Joel. Joel decides to turn her down in this state, but still wants to get to know her.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 9
17-Dec-01
Cindy's father lost his job, but she doesn't tell her friend, Janelle. Janelle's mother tells her and urges Janelle to encourage their group of friends to not buy each other gifts for the holiday so that Cindy can help out her family more. Janelle learns that it is not enough to help someone, but to help in the right way.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 10
24-Dec-01
The narrator is upset that he got a C- in English on his report card, and his parents are angry. At the beginning of the new semester, his English teacher, Mrs. McDowell, asks the students to write about the maxim. The narrator is eager for a fresh start.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 11
7-Jan-02
Leti wants Elijah to like her. Robbie suggests they smoke cigarettes before the movie, and everyone agrees. Leti doesn't smoke but is tempted because Elijah asks her to, also. Leti decides to not smoke and instead asks Elijah to go to the record store.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 12
14-Jan-02
Mrs. Smith humiliates David when she yells at him in class. David is very angry and wants revenge, but Miss Kerr suggests that David take a different approach. David decides to calmly discuss the issue with Mrs. Smith, who appreciates his maturity.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 13
21-Jan-02
Johnny picks on Chris a lot. The narrator overhears Johnny telling Chris the wrong time for the team bus, but doesn't think it's his responsibility to say anything. In Mr. Potts' s class the next day, the narrator learns about the Civil Rights Movement and realizes that he should do something about Chris and Johnny. He tells Chris the correct bus time.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 14
28-Jan-02
Casey is struggling in French and wants to give up. Ms. Espie asks her to tutor Mark, who is doing poorly in Math. Mark expresses the same feelings for Math that Casey has for French. Casey realizes that he should not give up.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 15
4-Feb-02
The narrator sees his old childhood playground in need of repair. He doesn't know what to do, but then remembers the maxim. So he takes initiative himself to start making it better.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 16
11-Feb-02
Paul uses women for sex and likes to talk about it with the team. He pries into Darrell's and Denise's relationship. Darrell wants to evade the question, but realizes that he must make a stronger statement. So he asks Paul to treat women as if they were his sister, daughter, or mother.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 17
18-Feb-02
Trey makes fun of Evan for getting a good grade. Evan has been trying harder because Miss Coolican inspired him. Evan remembers something his mom told him, and challenges Trey to do better in school, too.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 18
25-Feb-02
The narrator developed weight issues after Todd called her heavy. Finally, the narrator's brother, Jeff, made her seek help. She has been trying to get better, but it has been hard. She wants to give up, but remembers the maxim and decides to keep trying.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 19
4-Mar-02
Nick and Sam have been drinking. Sam suggests that their friend Matt drives, but Nick refuses because its his car. Sam doesn't want to upset Nick because he's the best player on the team. But Sam then realizes he has to take a stand now or risk doing more stupid things later.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 20
11-Mar-02
Claire overhears an argument between Curtis and Maya. Curtis hurts Maya, but when Claire confronts Maya, she claims Claire doesn't understand love. Claire is not convinced and decides to tell Maya's parents.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 21
18-Mar-02
Jill sends an offensive joke through email to the SGA. The narrator gets offended, but doesn't know what to do about it. The narrator decides that he needs to be true to himself and let Jill know that it was offensive.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 22
25-Mar-02
The narrator and Dominic see Coach out and he's drunk. The narrator is angry with Coach and thinks Coach is a hypocrite. In Mr. Thomas's class, the narrator hears the maxim and decides he should forgive Coach.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 23
1-Apr-02
The narrator's best friend, Tori, confesses that her parents are breaking up. The narrator wants to comfort Tori and remembers another time when she didn't know how to comfort a friend. She recalls the maxim her mom told her and decides to help by sharing Tori's pain.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 24
8-Apr-02
The narrator sees Alex cheat and debates whether or not to turn him in. He remembers the maxim and decides to be a person of character and do what is right.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 25
15-Apr-02
Chloe and Lindsey say some mean things about Ana. Then they see Ana running past them to go cry in the bathroom. Chloe doesn't know if Ana heard her, but she realizes that she shouldn't say mean things about others.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 26
22-Apr-02
The narrator is learning about the fighting between Isreal and Palestine. After class, he is confronted by Chuck, who picks a fight and throws the first punch. The narrator hits back and both are caught by Mr. Hall. The narrator then realizes that there are non-violent way to settle their problems.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 27
29-Apr-02
Maggie tells her parents that she is going to Christi's house after prom, but doesn't mention that there will be alcohol. Maggie thinks it is okay because no one will be driving, but then the neighbors call the cops and Maggie gets caught.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 28
6-May-02
Amber gets asked out by Brent. When she tells Jessica and Jake about it, they tell her that Brent probably wants oral sex (insinuated). Amber doesn't know what to do. Kelly encourages her to do it, but Tony takes Amber aside and tells her the maxim. Amber is left wondering what she will do.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 29
13-May-02
Pablo and Will decide to cut Mr. Clemens class. They feel they deserve it since they are seniors and good students. A fire drill occurs while they are out, and Pablo's mother is called because Pablo cannot be found. Pablo realizes that he has to go to school untill he's truly finished.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 30
20-May-02
Todd dumps Kim and she calls her friend Tai for support. Tai tells Kim that she is always in or out of some relationship, and that she needs to learn how to be alone. Kim is angry with Tai, but considers the idea.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 31
27-May-02
Jack is close to Will and Will's older brother Max. Max comes home from college and is smoking marijuana. Will calls him on it, and Max tells Will that he is too uptight. Max asks Jack to smoke. Jack is scared at first, but then decides that he should tell Max how uncomfortable the situation is and how badly he is treating Will.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 32
3-Jun-02
Rebecca and Chloe are mean to Lucy because Lucy is spending time with Rebecca's boyfiriend, Harry. Harry confronts Rebecca and tells her why Lucy has been spending time with him -- Lucy's grandmother is dying. Rebecca regrets her words and actions.

MAXIMize the Moment Volume 1, Issue 33
10-Jun-02
Keisha makes a date with a guy she met on the internet. Danielle wants Keisha to tell her parents, but Keisha refuses. Danielle is worried. Danielle's mom tells her the maxim and Danielle decides to tell her mom about Keisha's date.