West Egg High

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West Egg High School was the school where even trashcans look expensive. From the luxury cars in the student parking lot all the way to bathrooms filled with expensive soap, popularity was the only way to be seen here, and no had more of it than Jay Gatsby. The mysterious transfer student from abroad who's loaded with money. Ever since he joined West Egg High, he's been throwing these insane parties at his lake house. One day, hoping to capture Daisy Buchanan's attention. The school's picture perfect cheerleader who's also dating the loud and cocky football captain, Tom Buchanan. Rumor has it that Tom's not dating Daisy for love, but no ones truly knows the reason. Anyways, in the middle of all this drama is Nick Carraway, the shy quiet kid who's also Gatsby's neighbor. He's apart of the school's newspaper club and documents all the chaos around him. 

One day after school, Nick's sitting on his porch writing for the week's newspaper when Gatsby shows up. He was wearing black sneakers, a white button up with his sleeves rolled, a silver chain, silver bracelets on each hand, and black sunglasses. All which probably cost more than Nick's entire closet. 

"You're Nick right? You should come to my party tonight," Gatsby said casually.

Nick blinked in confusion and shock. *He's inviting me to his party!?! The school's walking bank account is actually inviting me? Hmmm, maybe I should go and see what actually happens at those kinds of parties.*

"Sure, I'll come," Nick replied back. Gatsby smiled and left in his shiny black car. This was just the beginning of their unusually weird friendship.

Comments

  1. Sihi PatilOctober 19, 2025 at 1:09 PM

    I really liked how you made the original characters fit into modern high schoolers, Nishika. It’s really clear how their characteristics can be reflected in a different generation and scenario. I especially like how you displayed Nick as a quiet and observant kid, as in the book, Nick definitely prefers to observe rather than engage in many conversations.

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  2. Brynn ZawislakOctober 19, 2025 at 6:47 PM

    This is very entertaining. I can totally see Nick as someone who does newspaper. And I love how you incorporated the stereotypical football boy and cheerleader girl, since that is how every drama-filled American rom-com takes place. I’m excited for this movie lol!

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  3. Una DomazetOctober 19, 2025 at 9:52 PM

    I like how you created a high school persona for each character while staying true to their real personalities. The way you portrayed the conflicts in the story as ones that real high schoolers are having made the plot seem more childish.

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