Pep #411

In "The Big Chase," Archie and the gang recreate last year’s Sadie Hawkins race at a ski chalet, turning the snowy slopes into a wild, hilarious sprint. Jughead’s slick vinyl suit slips him past Ethel, Archie dodges Betty and Veronica by hijacking a snowmobile driven by Midge—who’s got her eye on Archie for the dance—while Jughead’s focus shifts to a forbidden buffet, and Archie finds himself on the run again, this time from Moose.

In "Spell Spiel," Sabrina and her aunts arrive at a ski resort just as a family packs up to leave, disappointed by the lack of snow. With a mischievous spark, Sabrina uses her magic to help the family—first by flattening their tire to keep them from driving off, then by summoning snow just in time. She later helps a shy couple connect by halting their chairlift, leading to a playful ride down the slopes on skis like broomsticks. Aunt Hilda, watching it all unfold, gives her a rare, proud smile—though she’s not quite sure what to say about the whole thing.

In "The Cafeteria Blues," Miss Beazly finds herself questioning her worth when the daily grind of feeding Riverdale High’s students feels unappreciated—Mr. Weatherbee grumbles before breakfast, and the kids toss their meals without a second thought. Just as morale hits rock bottom, a surprise gathering in the gym reveals a heartfelt celebration: the entire student body has come together to honor her twentieth anniversary, complete with a cake and a chorus of thanks.

In this lighthearted 1987 gem from Pep #411, Dilton’s admiration for Archie’s overstuffed backpack sparks a playful exchange about storage capacity—Archie proudly listing off every gadget and snack it holds, while Dilton quietly notes his own bag’s sole contents: books. When Archie declares that “books?” is a “great idea,” the moment hangs with the kind of silly, unexpected charm only teen humor can deliver.

In "Snow Snafu," Archie and Betty face a winter wonderland gone awry when their ski trip hits a snag—first with a lack of snow, then a chairlift breakdown. As they’re stranded mid-slope, Archie’s pessimistic musings are met with a sudden storm, leaving their outing hanging in the cold.

In "The Cure," Mr. Weatherbee’s long-standing irritation over Archie’s antics reaches a breaking point—so much so that even hearing the name sends him into a frenzy. Miss Grundy suggests a visit to a radio-advertised hypnotist, leading to a surprisingly transformative session where Mr. Weatherbee begins to see the silver linings in Archie’s chaos. But just when he’s ready to face the teen with newfound calm, a single word—Jughead Jones—throws him into a whole new kind of rage.