Headmaster Brockert
May 19, 2019 7:50 PM
CATS by Headmaster Brockert
It was that time of the year again at Sonora. The time of the year when the fifth years took their CATS exams. It was most likely an incredible source of stress for the lot of them , but at least it would all be over soon...for two years until they had to sit for their RATS.Most likely adding to a student's stress was the possibility of having Nanette Langdon as an examiner. With her tight bun, sharp features and cold eyes, her face looked as if it had never seen a smile and with a personality to match her looks it wasn't likely that students who had the misfortune to get her as their examiner would be smiling much for awhile either.
On the other hand, David Weatherby was very much a desired examiner as he tended to be the most fair of them all. Not to mention that despite his age, most of the female students found him pleasing to look at with his striking green eyes, lean figure and salt and pepper hair.
While the female students had David Weatherby to look at, the males had Aurora Septentrion. She had beautiful long blonde hair and gave off a warm and friendly vibe. Yet, she took her job quite seriously and was no pushover.
That role was filled by Roland Ashburn. He was a friendly sort, eager to be liked and as such, tended to pass most students. While Mr. Weatherby was surely most people's favorite examiner, to those who were more anxious, less academically inclined or more unscrupulous, he most likely held a certain appeal.
Once the fifth years had assembled for their morning theoretical exams, Ms. Langdon addressed them as anti-cheating quills were handed out along with the testing materials. "There will be no cheating and anyone who is caught doing so will be asked to leave and automatically fail their exams. If you finish early, sit quietly so as not to disturb anyone else."
Practical exams were to be in the afternoon. All students would be called up to perform their tasks and then were free to go.
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Ivy Brockert
June 18, 2019 3:24 AM
Choices by Ivy Brockert
It was the day of Ivy's CATS exams and she was very very nervous. While the big tests and their results wouldn't have quite the effect on her as they would others-though she did think she might want to go to college, as it meant more learning-the Teppenpaw really did want good scores and her choice of subjects next year.Though it might be easier to decide what subjects to pick with fewer options. Ivy wanted to take everything but Dad told her that really wasn't a good idea, considering what had happened with her cousin Chaslyn and how stressed she'd been. Of course, part of the problem there had been the pressure that Aunt Jillian had put on her daughters and Chaslyn had also had to get perfect grades and be a part of every single club that Sonora had to offer. Ivy didn't have any pressure hanging over her but that she put on herself. And that was just to get good grades and impress her teachers, the latter of which she'd apparently failed miserably at even though she had no idea how.
Hopefully CATS would be easier than that question.
Anyway, Ivy had decided that she was absolutely taking Herbology and Transfiguration. She had always loved gardening and not taking Transfig was unheard of in her family. She would probably continue Charms too as it was so practical. The Teppenpaw would have to choose between the other three classes though.
Ivy sat down and received her test with the rest of her classmates. She looked at the first question, it didn't seem like a hard one at all. She continued on in this fashion, not getting stumped for quite awhile. Honestly, Ivy wasn't sure what she'd been worried about to begin with.
Oh yes, she did. The possibility of Ms.Langdon as an examiner. The old witch was rather terrifying.
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