Honor Society

Honor Rose, a determined high school senior, sets her sights on attending Harvard University. She believes that achieving this dream will provide her a way to escape her mundane middle-class life.

To improve her chances of getting into Harvard, Honor aims to secure a letter of recommendation from her guidance counselor, Mr. Calvin. Mr. Calvin is contemplating choosing from four students, heightening the competition among them.

Recognizing the stiff competition, Honor devises a plan to eliminate her rivals for the recommendation. She enlists the help of her friends Emma and Talia, setting the stage for a manipulative strategy.

Honor joins the school theatre club and convinces them to produce Kennedy's play about Mary I of England. This move is calculated to distract Kennedy and hurt her academic performance.

Honor encourages star athlete Travis to participate in the play, aiming to taint his athletic reputation. By nudging him toward a crush within the cast, she hopes to further disrupt his focus.

As she sets her sights on the socially awkward but academically inclined Michael, Honor becomes his lab partner and pretends to show interest in him. Their intimate study sessions lead to a deeper emotional connection.

During their time together, Honor discovers a shared passion for 'The Handmaid's Tale' and is drawn to Michael's kind nature. This connection strengthens as she learns about the hardships he faces in foster care.

A stolen kiss at a lavish mansion signifies a turning point in Honor and Michael's relationship. Despite this bond, Honor becomes increasingly aware of her friendships with Kennedy and Travis.

Mr. Calvin starts making unsettling advances towards Honor, pressuring her for favors in exchange for the Harvard recommendation. Honor strongly rejects his unethical propositions.

Motivated by Michael's struggles and their bond, Honor ultimately decides to endorse him for the recommendation. However, her feelings are tested when she learns shocking truths about his background.

When Michael confesses that he has been living in a luxurious mansion, Honor feels betrayed and realizes that his feelings may have been insincere. This revelation leads her to end their relationship in heartbreak.

In the midst of her turmoil, Kennedy's play begins to thrive, aided by Honor's support. She starts to genuinely appreciate the importance of friendships and mutual support among peers.

To finalize her plan, Honor uncovers evidence of Mr. Calvin's inappropriate behavior towards her, which she uses to manipulate him into endorsing Kennedy instead of Michael for the recommendation.

Having successfully arranged the recommendation, Honor reflects on her experiences and relationships. She feels uncertain about her future but is grateful for the genuine connections she has formed.

As her senior year draws to a close, Honor decides to relish her final moments with friends. She finds joy in rediscovering herself and embracing the authentic relationships she's built along the way.