Deborah was originally from Nebraska. Her family moved California because her dad found a great job there. He would be getting paid much more he was getting in Nebraska. He was an , and engineers are high in demand in California. had to move to a new high school . She missed all her old friends already, but looking forward to meeting new people.

On her day of school, Deborah introduced herself to the . The guys in the class started whispering about pretty she was. Some of the girls nodded agreement while some of the girls just rolled eyes in jealousy. After Deborah introduced herself, there an announcement about Homecoming, a tradition welcoming back students to school. The announcement invited all students run for Homecoming Queen and King. Deborah would run if she was back in Nebraska, but didn't know anyone in California.

At lunchtime, a invited Deborah to sit with her and her . "Hi! You're new! I'm Kimberly. I'm in your class," she said. Deborah was touched by Kimberly's . "You should totally run for Homecoming Queen!" Kimberly . "I would, but nobody knows me. I don't a chance," Deborah said. "Yes, you do. Everyone already talking about you and calling you the " New Girl. Also, the main competitor is Sarah, all the girls don't want her to win she won last year and she's really mean. decided to run for Homecoming Queen after Kimberly this. What's the harm?