Dixie Moreno
Dixie Moreno is a new student in Nanea's class when school resumes in February. She has a short pageboy hairstyle (though she is illustrated with a bob) and a slightly crooked smile. She has moved from Maui, as her father has recently gotten a job at Wheeler Airfield.
Initially, Nanea does not get along with her; she feels she is replacing Donna and herself as Mrs. Smith's best student, and makes several unfounded assumptions. It is only after talking to her and Nanea learns some of what is going on in her life that they become friends.
Dixie initially lives with her aunt and uncle, as housing is hard to find. She must share a room w...read more