(A parody of Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern story with inspiration from real events)
By Jacob Krajewski
Aaron Mollett was just your average principal, running a middle school in Dearborn Heights. He managed the school peacefully until one day, a bright light shone from Powers, the street infamous for its connection to the middle school. The light shimmered a vivid yellow, eventually dimming to reveal a woman named C. Howard, a powerful being from the higher levels.
In her possession was a pencil unlike any other—a glowing utensil with a faint, pulsing yellow shimmer. Knowing her time as principal was coming to an end, C. Howard wished to pass the pencil to Mollett, believing he could take her place as a leader and protector of young minds. With this mystical pencil, Mollett was inducted into the Pencil Corp, a group dedicated to guiding and empowering young people to become strong, morally upright members of society.
Adorned with a vibrant yellow coat and a sleek, code-approved outfit, Mollett took up his mission to fight for the students who needed his help. The pencil entrusted to him had the power to construct anything he imagined that could aid in education and personal growth. Whether it was crafting a simple utensil or an entire school building, the limits of his power were tied only to his will and determination.
At first, life seemed calm and manageable in his new role, but trouble soon arrived. Mollett encountered an adversary he initially believed was an ally: Weeks, the leader of the Red Pen Corp. While Mollett was assisting a student, Weeks betrayed him, attacking with the intention of stripping Mollett of his powers and strength. Weeks believed Mollett’s lighthearted, compassionate approach was a weakness in a space he saw as needing seriousness and rigidity.
However, Weeks underestimated the strength Mollett had cultivated—not just from his pencil but also from his wit, perseverance, and the support of those he had uplifted. A diverse crowd of students, staff, and community members, young and old, rallied around Mollett. Some wielded pencils of their own, raised high in support of his cause. Together, they brought Weeks to his knees, ultimately stripping him of his power and banishing him from the district.
To this day, Aaron Mollett remains one of the strongest members of the Pencil Corp, safeguarding Annapolis and ensuring that every student has a chance to succeed. His story is one of resilience, leadership, and the power of community—proof that even the smallest tools can create the biggest change.
Context:
While this is a parody of Hal Jordan’s Green Lantern story, it also is based heavily on actual events surrounding my principal. Some info being found in this article and videos from Detroit News about our walk out! https://eu.freep.com/story/news/education/2023/05/09/annapolis-high-student-protest-questions-principals-absence/70196541007/
