because they could
Gene's school in "A Separate Peace" is called the Devon School.
Gene Forrester lives in Boston when he is not at Devon School in the book A Separate Peace.
there is actually no war
No, Gene was not labeled valedictorian in A Separate Peace. The valedictorian of the graduating class at Devon School was Brinker Hadley.
Phineas has expressed a sense of disillusionment and skepticism about the war since his return to Devon School. He questions the motives behind the war and believes that it is driven by irrational and unnecessary aggression. He also expresses the view that the war is disrupting and corrupting the peaceful and innocent world of Devon School.
Gene & Phineas are students at the fictional Devon School in New Hampshire in this classic by John Knowles.
Leper sent Gene a telegram to inform him that he had deserted the army and needed help. He reached out to Gene, his friend from Devon School, as he was in a difficult situation and trusted Gene to provide support.
The first event in the series of events recounted in "A Separate Peace" is when Gene Forrester visits his old prep school, Devon, and reflects on his memories there.
Gene's long-distance call in "A Separate Peace" was from Leper Lepellier, one of his classmates at Devon School. Leper calls Gene to inform him that he has enlisted in the military.
the fall semester
The narrator of A Separate Peace is Gene Forrester, who reflects on his time at Devon School as a student and his complicated relationship with his friend Finny. Gene tells the story in retrospect, providing insights into his emotions and actions during his time at the school.
Gene returns to relive the important events in his life. When he gets there he makes the comparison of himself in high school to himself presently. He's looking for Final closure.