Sydney to the Max

Wow. There are so many clubs.

I don't know which one to pick!

Sydney: Well, I know which club I'm joining.

I've been dreaming about being in a jazz band

since I started playing bass.

No one's even here. They're late.

Timing's nothing in the jazz world.

Although I've only got till 4:00.

Good. You can help me figure out which after-school club to join.

Let's find one that matches your personality.

We'll start with the fact that you like to be prepared.

-Hand sanitizer? -Love one.

I'd like to do something to help people.

Flyer for our CPR class?

Sounds fun.

Why is this so hard?

-Solar blanket? -Handy.

I don't think there's a club out there for me.

Olive!

The Emergency Preparedness Club?

Disposable ear plugs?

I asked for these for Christmas!

And my work here is done.

Oh good, you're here.

Where's the rest of the band?

-Cats didn't show. -Cool.

-I'm Sydney. -Miles.

-I see you brought your ax. -Huh?

Oh. You mean my bass.

Yeah, this cat doesn't go anywhere with her ax.

We're looking for a bass player,

but you'll have to audition.

-Where do I sign up? -We don't do pens.

Tomorrow afternoon, here.

So... I'll see ya when I see ya.

I got an audition!

I got a carbon monoxide tester!

Come on, Sydney, eat something.

Can't. The audition's today.

Gotta keep these digits syrup and butter free.

Syd, you're an amazing bass player,

you're gonna nail it.

But not if that left pinky is weak from hunger.

: Feed me, Sydney. Feed me!

If I eat something, will you stop making my pinky talk.

Maybe.

: I'll stop.

I'm afraid to ask.

You look awesome, Grandma.

What's with the gear?

I'm on a adult dodge ball team,

The Ball Blasters.

Aw. Both of my girls are joining clubs.

Joined? I was drafted.

They saw me dodge an airborne cappuccino at the coffee shop.

I've got moves like a cat.

Would you like eggs or should I just put down a bowl of milk?

Hey, Grandma, what kind of clubs was Dad into when he was a kid?

Clubs? Ha!

At your age, he only had one thing on his mind.

Hey! Break it up, you two.

This is a family establishment.

Dude, this board deserves a little love.

I just landed my first 360 kick flip.

Well, you don't see me slobbering all over our new grand prize,

the DiscGuy.

If you were mine, you'd never be lonely.

-What is that thing anyhow? -That thing?

That thing is a portable CD player.

It can store up to 10 songs on it,

and it only weighs two pounds.

Dude, it's 50,000 tickets.

No one ever wins the grand prize.

My dad said only suckers think they can win.

I so got this.

I'll take the alien stickers.

Excellent choice.

You know how to ride that thing or just kiss it?

It's 50-50.

I just landed a 360 kick flip.

Ooh, tough trick.

I remember when I first landed it...

when I was 10.

Trying to say you could out-skate me?

Of course not.

I know I can.

Skate park on Main.

-Tomorrow after school. -You're on.

Bring bandages. You'll need them.

Don't worry.

I will.

Way to end strong.

How's it going?

How'd you get in here?

This. I can get in anywhere.

It's like wearing a celebrity.

You should call it "Kanye Vest."

I'll laugh when I'm off duty and lives aren't at stake.

-So? -It's between me and that guy.

Oh, you're way better than him.

You're gonna kill it.

Cool. Thanks for coming in, Jake.

You're up, Sydney.

Quick. Let me see your bass face.

Oh, it's on!

Whoa.

Hey, slide over.

Respect the vest.

Leo, I just came back from the skate park.

Newsflash: Brittany is da bomb.

Another newsflash:

I really like saying newsflash.

Can't talk. Crushing moles.

Britt's really good, man.

She even taught me how to do a dolphin flip.

Nice! Still can't talk.

When the Dog Boys saw me doing it,

they gave me a "Whoa, dude."

I've gotten a "Whoa" and a "Dude,"

but never a "Whoa, dude."

Now that's a newsflash.

Ooh. They posted the new club rosters.

This is it, Olive.

The moment of truth.

Clear the way! BFF coming through!

I wanna see an aisle, people!

I didn't get in.

That kid Jake did.

What?

Fumble fingers?

But you were so much better.

How could they do this?

I don't know.

But I'm gonna find out.

Miles.

Oh, uh... Hey.

I just saw the list.

See you guys finally got pens.

So, what's the deal? Why didn't I get in?

Oh, yeah. You know how it is, man.

No, I don't know...

maaan.

I thought I did pretty good.

Yeah, yeah. You were great.

It's just that me and the guys took a vote.

And, uh... Jake was a better fit.

It's a vibe thing.

Yeah, I think I know what that vibe is.

- So? - They didn't pick me because I'm a girl.

-No! -Yes.

-No! -Yes.

-No! -Olive!

Sorry. I'm at a loss for words.

Well, I'm not. Vice Principal Virmani!

Yes?

It's about the jazz club.

I'm pretty sure I didn't get in because I'm a girl.

Sorry. I'd like to help

but the school doesn't get involved in after-school clubs.

We want to encourage problem-solving,

empower students to speak for themselves.

I am speaking for myself,

and I'd like my problem solved.

I love your passion.

And...?

Never lose it.

Oh, I'm about to lose it.

Hey, Syd. How'd it... go?

I think I got my answer.

I wasn't picked for the jazz band because I'm a girl.

-What? -I slayed that audition

and all they said was it was a "vibe" thing.

A vibe thing! This is so unfair.

Unfair? It's criminal.

They can't exclude girls like that.

-Those boys need to... -Uh, Dad...

You mind? This is my rant.

Oh, right. Uh... Go on.

Maybe a little D-ball would teach those boys a lesson.

Trust me, Grandma, these guys do not play dodge ball.

Sometimes you don't know you're a game until you are!

And besides, it's not just them.

I asked around.

The model car club has turned down girls.

And Gabby Kunkel can't get elected president of the Chess Club.

Noodle! You girls gotta get together and stand up for your rights.

-You gotta be heard! -Exactly.

You mean like a protest?

Yeah. We'll take this to the streets.

You know, I was thinking more of a strongly worded e-mail.

Okay, poster board and markers coming up.

Hi. Is Max here?

Did he leave those outside again?