[chittering]
[squeals]
[laughing]
[Peppermint Patty] Fore!
[Peppermint Patty] Let's go, Marcie.
I've got to get in some practice
if I'm going to win our school's golf tournament.
I'll be right there, sir.
[sighs]
It's a good day for some practice, sir.
Looks like you have some fans.
If they're looking to learn about golf, they've come to the right place.
If she can't read the greens, I don't like her chances.
It's who you have on the bag that matters.
With Marcie on her side, she'll be fine.
Bend at your waist, sir. You look like a duck.
Blunt, but honest.
[spectators applauding]
See? Good caddie, good game.
[Snoopy clears throat]
[yelps]
[chitters]
-[chattering] -Aha!
[chitters]
That kid with the big nose is going to be tough to beat.
Don't let him get to you, sir.
If you want to win the qualifying match and have a chance to play in the big game,
you need to keep your head clear.
That's why you're my caddie, Marcie.
You keep me on track.
Perhaps you should practice your bunker game.
Championships can be won or lost in the sand.
Try to carry the sand where you want the ball to go.
"Try to carry the sand"? That's never going to work.
[chittering]
Good call, Marcie.
[chattering]
Behold, the Pinecrest Elementary School Cup.
Check out the past champions.
"Bunker Billie, Driver Davey."
And soon, "Peppermint Patty" will be on that cup.
I don't see any mention of the caddies.
Why would they mention the caddies?
May I remind you, sir, golf is a team sport.
It sure is. Me, myself and I.
Maybe you, yourself and you can carry your own bag from now on, sir.
Stop calling me sir.
[door opens]
President coming through.
Sign this, Mr. President.
Juice box, Mr. President?
Smile for the school newspaper!
My fellow students,
as my term as your class president is coming to a close,
I am here to remind you to vote in the upcoming student council election.
Yes, don't forget to vote for yours truly,
-because I just threw my hat in the ring. -Hey!
I'm running too.
My campaign is "Cleanliness is Friendliness."
-Huh? -What?
Politics is about defying expectations.
You like to help people.
You definitely helped me on the green.
I think you'd make a great president.
Me? President?
I like having time to myself.
If I were president, I'd never have a moment of peace.
-[phone ringing] -Hello?
-[students clamoring] -Ah!
[Marcie] I'd always be surrounded by people.
I'd have to give big speeches in front of huge crowds.
-Uh-- -[students clamoring] Over here, Marcie.
[Marcie] And I'd have to make snap decisions
without anytime to formulate my thoughts.
Enough!
[sighs]
I can't imagine anything worse than being president.
No, thank you.
I guess that makes sense.
You once told me you were an invertebrate.
I think you mean "introvert," sir.
That's the one.
[students chattering]
Okay, Marcie, I get your point,
but if I don't use the driver on the fifth hole, I--
Hey! What's going on here?
Didn't you hear?
The cafeteria finally started serving pizza.
[both] Pizza? My favorite.
Let's go!
Um--
Oh, after you. Um…
Oh, there you are, Marcie. I'll save you a seat.
[Linus] What do you mean they ran out of pizza?
[students, gasping] Huh?
All that's left are bologna sandwiches?
Aw.
[camera clicking]
-[Woodstock chittering] -[Snoopy smirks]
[chuckles]
-[bell rings] -[Snoopy screams]
[Woodstock chitters]
[students chattering]
-[student 1] Huh? -[student 2] What?
Whoa! [grunting] Whoa!
[thuds]
Here, let me help you, ma'am.
Thank you.
Why are the hallways so crowded today?
There's repair work being done in the west hallway,
and everyone's been rerouted.
The name's Carlin, by the way.
Nice to meet you, Carlin.
Didn't I see you watching the golfers practicing yesterday?
To be honest, I was studying the caddies. Especially you.
Do you play much?
No, I lean more into the challenge of problem-solving,
and golf is one of those games that with every shot and every lie,
there are challenges that require a solution.
I just love it.
Speaking of challenges,
it looks like we're all having trouble playing through.
[students grunting, groaning]
I guess we're going to be late.
Such is the fate of the lowerclassmen.
"Once more unto the breach!"
It was nice talking with you, ma'am.
Whoa! Whoa!
Whoa!
-[chair screeches] -[whispers] Sorry.
Italy? I know this.
It's the country that looks like a boot.
Ah, here it is.
[screeching]
[students groaning]
-Stop that right now, you blockhead! -[screeching]
-[Marcie] That screeching! -[students groaning]
It's all in the way he's holding the chalk.
I should go help.
I can't do that in front of everyone.
Better if I wait and show him after class.
[screeching]
[Marcie] Someone needs to show him what he's doing wrong.
Right now!
[screeching]
Uh…
-What is she doing? -Why is Marcie up there?
[droning adult chatter]
What am I doing up here?
Um, I-- Um, I just came up to sharpen my pencil.
[droning adult chatter]
That is correct. I did forget my pencil at my desk.
Never mind. [chuckles]
-[screeching] -[groaning]
[sighs]
You should have seen what those poor kids have to go through in the hallway.
They can barely take a step without getting knocked over.
And how come there isn't enough pizza to go around?
Someone has to do something, but who?
Why not me?
Whoa!
The problem is, too many students are using the same hallway
at the same time.
-If the traffic flow could be directed… -[whistle blows]
…it would be a less chaotic and safer situation for everyone.
Speaking of direction,
perhaps everyone's looking at the pizza shortage from the wrong one.
I just need to look at it from a different angle.
Aha!
[sighs]
This is sure to work.
[students chattering]
[student] Hey. You made it.
Excuse me. I need to talk to the lunch lady.
-I think I figured out-- -No buttinskies!
Oh, of course.
-Do you mind if I-- -No butts, no cuts, no coconuts!
[chuckles]
-I'll just wait my turn. -[Linus sighs]
That's it, folks. They're all out of pizza.
[students] Aw!
[sighs]
[bell rings]
[students clamoring]
Whoa!
Okay, everyone. Stand by. I have a plan.
Time to give everyone a little direction.
[whistle blows]
-[exhales sharply] -[whistle blows]
-[student 1] Hey! -[student 2] Watch where you're going.
-[student 3] Who does she think she is? -[student 4] Do you mind? Hey!
[student 3] Look out!
I guess school's a bit tougher than golf.
Better luck next time.
[snoring]
[snoring continues]
[shouts]
[chittering]
Lucy for president.
Here, have a button.
Excuse me, Lucille.
-I have a problem I'd like to discuss. -Just a sec.
Five cents, please.
Now, tell me what's on your mind.
I want to learn how to do what you do.
Dealing with new people, pushing yourself into crowds.
I don't like doing those things,
and I'm worried it's keeping me from accomplishing what I want to do.
Hmm, yes.
So what you're saying is,
you wanna be exactly like me.
-Is it too late to get my nickel back? -We should role-play.
I'll pretend to be you, and you be me.
Now, come sit here.
Straighter. I have very good posture.
Glasses, please.
Remember, I'm you.
Gee, Lucy, you're so smart.
Can you really help me be more like you?
[clears throat]
[whispers] Tell me that if I want to make a bold impression, I should speak up.
Excuse me?
[shouts] Tell me to speak up!
-Oh. You should speak up? -[groans]
I'm afraid this may require a series of sessions.
Is this time usually good for you?
Time…
[gasps] It's the qualifying game.
I hope you have a lot of nickels.
[Franklin] On the first tee, Peppermint Patty.
[panting] Hello, sir.
Hey, Marcie. What do you like here?
A 5-iron?
Actually, with the wind at your back, I like a 6-iron.
Great idea, Marcie.
[Franklin] On to 16th.
[applauding]
[Franklin] It all comes down to the 18th hole,
and we're all tied up.
Rats!
[chattering]
That kid with the big nose is here, scoping out the competition.
Well, I'll show him.
I land on the green, and I can make an eagle.
You only have to win by a stroke.
I suggest you go for a safe lay-up shot.
All right!
Nice work, sir.
It's late in the day,
which means the grass has grown just enough to slow down the putt.
Aim over there, sir.
[crowd cheering]
Hooray! We're going to the championship!
Congratulations, sir.
-[spectator 1] What a shot. -Great game.
As class president, at least for a little while longer,
I want to congratulate our winner, Peppermint Patty.
She's on her way to the big one, the Pinecrest Elementary School Cup.
-One for the paper. -[shutter clicks]
And of course, behind every great golfer is a great caddie.
-[cheering] -Congratulations, Marcie.
-Way to go, Marcie. -Great work, Marcie.
Why don't you tell the crowd how you got this far?
Right now?
Um, well, I haven't really had the time to prepare anything.
Um--
Speak up. Exactly like me.
I have very good posture.
Speak up!
Golf is a game
with golf balls and the caddie,
and I'm sure Patricia can field all your questions.
[chuckles]
[panting]
[sighs]
[thudding]
Hmm?
Hello, Charles.
Hello, Marcie.
May I ask you a question?
What's on your mind?
I was wondering if there's anything about yourself that you would want to change.
[grunts]
How much time do you have?
There's a lot of people out there that could use a hand,
and I want to help them.
But when I try to,
I suddenly find myself surrounded by all these other new people.
And I never get the time to get my thoughts together,
and all I want to do is run away.
How can I help anyone if I can't even stick around to say anything?
[sighs]
How can I change?
How can I be different?
I wish I could help you.
I have a hard enough time just trying to be myself.
[sighs]
"Be myself."
Hmm.
You know, you can be pretty inspiring when you want to be, Charles.
Thank you.
Me? Inspiring?
Hey, pal, looking for a little inspiration?
Well, you've come to the right place.
[sighs]
[students chattering]
I can't believe it. I got a slice of pizza.
Congratulations on getting more pizza for the school, Franklin.
-Always believed in you, Mr. President. -Smile for the-- W-Whoa!
I'm happy about it too, but I can't take the credit.
[all] Huh?
If it wasn't you, then who?
Pardon me for snooping,
but it seems you volunteered for cafeteria duty this morning
and helped them slice the pizza into eight instead of six
so there'd be more to go around.
Smart move, ma'am.
-[students clamoring] -[screams]
[snores] Par four!
[sighs, snores]
May I be excused early, ma'am?
Time to get to work.
There!
[bell rings]
[all] Huh?
[students chattering]
On the one hand, it's technically litter.
On the other hand, it's really helpful.
We're going to get to class on time.
Our tardy streak is over.
I never thought we would live to see the day.
Your work again, ma'am?
Great job.
My turn again? [gulps]
[students] Aw!
[student] Here comes the chalk screecher.
This is for you, Charles.
The fastball grip you have on the chalk isn't working.
Try your curveball grip.
Huh. Worth a shot.
[gasps] It's a miracle.
[Franklin] Don't forget to vote in the student council election.
Polls close at noon.
[students chattering]
Everyone's in a pretty good mood today.
They are, sir.
Must be all the excitement about the championship match this afternoon.
You're going to do great.
Can you imagine winning the tournament with the whole school watching?
The whole school?
[groans] I'm just happy to walk the links with you, sir.
Excuse me, everyone. I have an announcement to make.
The vote is officially in for our class president.
The duly elected winner is…
-Marcie! -[students cheering]
Excuse me?
[playing upbeat melody]
Nice work, Marcie. I didn't even know you were running.
-I-- I wasn't. I'm not. -You have an appointment in an hour.
-Here are some papers to sign. -Juice box, Madam President?
-What? Ugh. Ooh! -Smile!
How did this happen?
Everyone's been impressed
with the improvements you've been making to the school.
Looks like we had a lot of write-in votes.
-Wow, class president. -Aren't you excited?
[gulps]
Whoa! [grunts]
[Harold Angel] Going new places.
[Larry] Meeting new people.
[groans]
You get to be the one leading the parades!
[screams]
[chattering]
And when I win the final match, you'll get to give your first big speech.
[crowd chanting] Marcie!
[Frieda] In front of a whole crowd of people.
[crowd] Marcie! Marcie! [clamoring] Marcie.
-Lucky you. -[crowd chants] Marcie.
[screams]
Wow. She's so excited.
Let the world know, Marcie!
[shutter clicks]
This isn't what I wanted at all.
[sighs] It's okay.
I can't be president if I never leave this room.
I'm staying here forever.
[Franklin] Welcome to the Pinecrest Elementary School Championship finals.
[Snoopy trembling]
[spectators chattering]
Where's Marcie?
It's not like her to be late.
I'm going to need a backup caddie.
-Hey, Chuck. You busy? -Hmm?
Uh, I--
You are now. Here. I need you to be my caddie.
I don't really know anything about golf.
Just carry my bag and keep the clubs clean.
Marcie will be here any minute.
All right, I'm set.
I never have to leave this room.
Not for any reason at all.
[sighs]
This one looks nice.
This is a putter, Chuck.
You can't use a putter to tee off.
That's pretty basic stuff.
I told you I don't know much about golf.
I was hoping you were just being humble.
My track record of success doesn't require much humbleness.
[sighs] Where's Marcie?
Golf is such a strange sport.
Tiny ball, tiny hole, giant field. [chuckles] It just doesn't add up.
[groans] A 9-iron?
Chuck, I asked for the six.
They look exactly the same to me.
[laughing]
[whirring]
[inhales sharply]
[spectators applauding]
[cheering]
[laughing]
[chitters, exclaims]
I'm worried, Chuck.
About losing?
Sure. That kid with the big nose is on another level.
But I'm also worried about Marcie.
She never misses a game.
What if something's wrong?
She'll be fine without me.
No one plays better than Patricia.
You don't need my help. You can win this, sir.
The wind is picking up.
What should my next move be, Chuck?
Um, well… [stammers] …if golf is anything like baseball,
I'd say there's the flag. Aim for home plate.
[screams]
-[spectators chattering] -She's losing.
-Not possible. -Not Peppermint Patty.
Hey, everyone!
The championship match!
Peppermint Patty's going to lose the game.
-Let's go. -I have to see this with my own eyes.
How's your day going?
Don't ask me about mine.
[clanking]
Carlin?
Shouldn't you be at the Pinecrest Cup?
That's why I'm here, ma'am.
Peppermint Patty is going to lose the championship.
That's not possible.
Who's her caddie?
Fore!
[grunts]
Good grief.
She could really use you today.
I want to caddie for Patricia.
I really do.
But I'm class president now.
And if I show up,
I'm going to have to get up in front of everyone and make a big speech.
And I don't know what to say.
From now on, it's going to be, "rush, push, pull, don't think, talk."
It makes me feel like I'm drowning, like I can't catch my breath.
I want to help Patricia.
I really do.
But…
I can't go out there.
Tell me, what advice would a caddie give someone
that is lying at the bottom of a 4-inch rough?
Hmm.
I'd say, "Focus on the shot that's given to you.
Play to your strengths."
What are your strengths, ma'am?
Running away when things get overwhelming?
[sighs]
Remember what you said to me when I asked if you play golf?
I said that it was more interesting to observe the challenges
and discover solutions than it was to play.
See, I think people like you are the glue that holds things together.
You all work quietly in the background to make sure that everything runs smoothly.
The world would fall apart without you.
It takes a lot of strength to carry that responsibility.
I don't feel very strong.
[sighs]
I just don't know what I should do.
It's your call, ma'am.
[sighs]
[spectators applauding]
[honking]
When did he get a golf cart?
Whoo! [laughing]
Just give me any old club, Chuck. It doesn't matter anymore.
Not that one, Charles. Give her the 5-iron.
Marcie!
Sorry I wasn't here sooner, sir.
If it's not too late, I'd like to help.
Oh, boy, would I ever like that.
Charles, do you mind?
I thought you'd never ask.
Let's win this game, sir.
Pay no attention to the score.
Just keep your head down.
[breathes deeply]
-[gasps] -[chuckles]
[yelps]
Remember, plan for the best miss.
Let the big dog speak, sir.
[howls]
[cries]
This is it, sir.
The 18th hole.
If you can make this in two strokes,
the cup is yours.
-[spectators gasping] -[laughing]
Now what?
What's the point?
I'll never make it from there.
Yes, you will, sir.
Don't give up now.
Remember our practice from a few days ago?
"Carry the sand." Oh, yeah.
[cheering]
[crying]
Well played, sir.
Thanks, Marcie. I couldn't have done it without you.
Madam President, are you prepared for your first big speech?
-What are you going to say? -Juice box?
-Say cheese. -[shutter clicks]
Listen, Marcie. You don't have to do this if you don't want to.
Actually, sir, I do want to.
I just need a few moments alone to collect my thoughts.
You heard her, everyone. Give her some space.
See you at the stage, Marcie.
[breathes deeply]
[spectators applauding, cheering]
Now it's time for our new class president to say a few words.
-[spectators cheering] -[chanting] Marcie! Marcie! Marcie!
[mic feedback]
[clears throat]
For my first act as class president,
I want to say congratulations to my friend Patricia.
[spectators applauding]
For my second act as class president, I'd like to announce that…
I'm resigning as class president.
-[all] What? -[spectator] Can she even do that?
Helping people is important to me,
but I want to do it in my way.
I like being in the background.
That's just the kind of person I am,
and I like that person.
There was a time when I thought that if I wanted to help,
I needed to change who I was.
But thanks to some good advice and inspiration from my friends…
She's talking about me.
…I've learned that I can find my own way to do things.
The world needs all kinds of people.
So whether you're a natural leader,
or willing to get your hands dirty,
or never give up despite the odds,
or even try your best to stay out of the spotlight,
all of us can make a real difference.
[spectators cheering]
[spectators chanting] Marcie! Marcie! Marcie!
[sighs]
[chattering]
You're pretty brave, Marcie.
Thank you, sir. I'm glad I did that.
And I'm glad I don't have to do it again.
I hope that kid with the big nose isn't taking my win too hard.
He sure hates losing.
[wailing]
[chitters]
Yay!
[chuckles]
[coughing]
Can you believe Pigpen came in second?
Who on earth voted for Pigpen?
I just thought he ran a clean campaign.
My fellow students,
it is said that the key to a great democracy
is a great suggestion box.
[students applauding]
Suggestion box, huh? I'll bet that was your idea.
-Nice work. -Thank you, sir.
I've got a lot more where that came from.
I'm sure you do.
Well, I'm off to my pickup game.
See you in class, Marcie.
Don't forget to follow through on your jump shot, sir.
Thanks, Marcie. And don't call me sir.