Pep #173

In "Sonny Boy," Archie finds himself caught in a strange role reversal when Jughead casually suggests Mr. Weatherbee sees him as the son he never had. Suddenly, Archie starts acting like a dutiful son—only to grow furious when others assume he’s getting preferential treatment from his honorary dad.

In "Mop Up," Jo and her classmates scramble to return overdue library books before Mr. Weatherbee’s strict deadline, only to find the janitor’s freshly scrubbed floor turning the school hallway into a slippery hazard. The resulting chaos unfolds in a series of slapstick moments as students slip, slide, and stumble in their frantic race to comply.

In "All Unstrung," Albert's all-consuming passion for his guitar takes center stage—literally—when Josie's dad pulls out his old banjo and joins Albert in a duet, turning a quiet evening into a musical showdown that threatens to unravel Josie's romantic plans. Written by an unknown author and illustrated by an unknown artist, this five-page 1964 humor tale captures the chaos of teenage life with a perfectly tuned mix of music, mischief, and miscommunication.