Ep 7. Hakuna Matata

As the seventh episode of the second season of Schooled begins, we find Lainey Lewis in a bind. She's agreed to be the school's representative at a district meeting, but her prom preparations are getting in the way. She's feeling overwhelmed, not just by prom, but by the prospect of speaking in front of the district officials. Despite her reservations, Lainey takes on the challenge, determined to do her best.

Meanwhile, Coach Mellor is on a mission to bring more school spirit to William Penn Academy. He's devised a plan to create a school mascot--a lion--and he enlists the help of his students to bring his vision to life. But not everyone is on board with the idea. Principal Glascott, in particular, is skeptical of the plan, especially since the school already has a mascot: a horse.

As Lainey struggles to prepare her speech, she turns to her friend and mentor, Principal Glascott, for advice. Glascott suggests that she embrace the "Hakuna Matata" mentality--in other words, to stop worrying and just go with the flow. Lainey takes his advice to heart and decides to let go of her worries and enjoy the moment.

Meanwhile, Coach Mellor's plan to create a lion mascot hits a snag when his designs are deemed too aggressive by the district officials. Undeterred, Mellor turns to his students for help in reimagining the lion. They work together to come up with a new, more family-friendly design that captures the essence of the school's spirit.

As the day of the district meeting arrives, Lainey takes to the stage and delivers a heartfelt speech about the importance of school spirit. Her words resonate with the officials, who agree to fund the lion mascot project. Coach Mellor is ecstatic, and Lainey is proud of herself for facing her fears and doing a great job.

Later, at the prom, Lainey and her friends enjoy a night of dancing and fun. And when the lion mascot--now named "Pennny"--makes his debut, the crowd goes wild. Despite the initial skepticism from Principal Glascott, he too is caught up in the excitement of the moment and can't help but dance along to the music.

As the night draws to a close, Lainey reflects on the lessons she's learned. She realizes that sometimes, the best way to succeed is to let go of her worries and just be in the moment. And with friends like Coach Mellor and Principal Glascott by her side, she knows that anything is possible.

Overall, "Hakuna Matata" is a heartwarming and lighthearted episode that captures the spirit of Schooled. Fans of the show will enjoy seeing their favorite characters face new challenges and come together to make something special. And for those who are new to the series, this episode is a great introduction to the world of William Penn Academy.