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High school is a pretty crappy place to be, especially if you're from a tiny feeder middle school and an even smaller elementary school. The Peanuts Gang discovered this the hard way.
They were all of different interests and intellectual levels, so always being in the same classes and on the same co-ed sports teams wasn't going to happen anymore. Every kid started to go a different direction. The most noticeable changes started in their respective first year in middle school.
Schroeder joined the school band with intentions to perfect his piano skills, but his new band director said his talents were transferable and that he should learn more instruments. Schroeder found out that he had perfect pitch, which is a rare musical ability where his ears are programmed to detect the pitch and tuning of musical sounds. Surprised, he reluctantly agreed to learn more instruments. He picked the trombone first, the wind instrument most similar to the piano. Now, a couple years later he was up to eight instruments. It still surprises his friends when music that isn't the piano is pouring out of his house. As Schroeder became a teenager, he dove into the world of the alternative music. He also fell in love with a dark purple beanie. He rarely was seen without it or some sort of instrument case with him.
Lucy, as she started to mature, look a real interest in psychology and the world of the human mind. It was no longer a hobby, but a career goal. She unlocked her intellectual side, much to Linus' surprise. Grades and school became a necessary for her, and her five cent phycology stand became a thing of her past. Though people still came to her with their problems. She still had her signature attitude, and that led to her joining the "it girl" cliques. Plus she was great at solving relationship problems, which was really a wonder. Even though he attitude never got any worse.
Charlie Brown probably had the most drastic changes, both good and downright terrible. Though most people would never notice most of them. He was invited to be on all boy middle school baseball team, and with a real coach he became quite skilled at pitching. By the time high school came around he even has several strikeouts whenever he's on the mound. His fast ball can even trip up Peppermint Patty. Sadly, his self-esteem was still pretty devastated, and he no longer cared about himself. Charlie Brown, unfortunately, turned to rather dark habits to deal with his constant battle with self-loathing. He still cares dearly for his friends and would still do anything for them. You never see him without his black hoodie with his signature yellow zig zag. When ever he can he has pair of headphones playing punk and rock music.
Linus being a year younger than everyone else felt his life changes earlier. He decided, when he got into middle school because he was in a new environment, with more crappy people, to ditch the blanket. It took a while, but he did it. Even though he still has his blanket in a box in his closet, for truly awful days. He still adores school and loves learning. As a result, he got into advanced and honors classes. He also developed a love for coffee and has a glass almost every morning. Another significant event happened when Charlie Brown stopped managing the baseball team. Linus didn't make the real middle school team. He still doesn't understand why, but as a result, he turned to what he always liked best about baseball, running. When he finally entered 6th grade, he joined the cross country and track teams and rose to stardom. He always had a change of athletic clothes in his locker. One great thing came out of his blanket obsession; He was consistently prepared, it was a great was to keep his mind and hands busy.
Sally, who is also a year younger than everyone else, was significantly affected by being alone all of the sudden. Her sweet baboo became less of a gentle and soft guy she had come to adore and when he became a lean, strong, and independent boy; She gave up on tailing him and became a little flirt, much to the already stressed out Charlie Brown's dismay. Upon entrance to middle school, she became a cheerleader and enjoyed the dance team. She and her brother got a lot closer, but she never noticed what Charlie Brown was hiding and was always a little ray of sunshine to him even though she didn't realize it.
Our specific observations of our beloved characters begin when Charlie Brown, Schroeder, and Lucy are Sophomores and when Linus and Sally are Freshman.