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A college psychology [[student]] is tested daily with his roommates, one in [[friendship]], and the other on patience as a third wheel freeloader friend of sorts. Dillon and his roommate Landon are majoring their college courses in applied developmental [[psychology]]: variability in teacher-student interactions at East Valley Academy [[High School]]. 

A college psychology [[student]] is tested daily with his roommates, one in [[friendship]], and the other on patience as a third wheel freeloader friend of sorts. Dillon and his roommate Landon are majoring their college courses in applied developmental [[psychology]]: variability in teacher-student interactions at East Valley Academy [[High School]]. 

Dillon, a fairly good guy who pictures himself a [[role model]], a [[leader]] - being ''Christlike'', must deal with his [[unemployed]] roommate crashing on the couch, and being more than just a neighborly [[influence]] to his neighbor Jaris, a [[Widow|widowed]], [[pregnant]], [[mother]] of three [[children]]. An ongoing high school feud of girl foes is at the top of Dillon and Landon’s psychology matters, as the two influence their students to try and [[convert]] their principal leader from [[Buddhism]] to [[Christianity]].Set at the [[fictional]] East Valley Academy High School near the city and in suburbs of [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], and [[Illinois]], it follows the emotional travails of three roommates, two of them, Dillon and Landon, interning for [[college]] courses in psychology, studying student teacher interactions of several [[teenagers]]. The story arc parallels with a neighborly community, centered around roommates Dillon, Landon, and Bogroe. These roommates at both the school and around their [[apartment]] homes are connected to an entourage of teens, mainly two student rivals, in the social circle of main teen characters Savannah Swanson, played by Rylee Cravens and [[Erin O'Byrne]] played by [[Erin Morris]].

Dillon, a fairly good guy who pictures himself a [[role model]], a [[leader]] - being ''Christlike'', must deal with his [[unemployed]] roommate crashing on the couch, and being more than just a neighborly [[influence]] to his neighbor Jaris, a [[Widow|widowed]], [[pregnant]], [[mother]] of three [[children]]. An ongoing high school feud of girl foes is at the top of Dillon and Landon’s psychology matters, as the two influence their students to try and [[convert]] their principal leader from [[Buddhism]] to [[Christianity]].Set at the [[fictional]] East Valley Academy High School near the city and in suburbs of [[St. Louis]], [[Missouri]], and [[Illinois]], it follows the emotional travails of three roommates, two of them, Dillon and Landon, interning for [[college]] courses in psychology, studying student teacher interactions of several [[teenagers]]. The story arc parallels with a neighborly community, centered around roommates Dillon, Landon, and Bogroe. These roommates at both the school and around their [[apartment]] homes are connected to an entourage of teens, mainly two student rivals, in the social circle of main teen characters Savannah Swanson, played by [[Rylee Cravens]] and [[Erin O'Byrne]] played by [[Erin Morris]].

==History and Production==

==History and Production==

This series marks the third time that Brayden Patterson, Joe McGettigan, Neil McDonald, [[Bryan Kreutz]] and [[Erin Morris]] have worked together alongside sisters Rylee and Molly Cravens. The first was the 2013 Indie Fest USA qualifying short film, To Inflict, and the second was the feature film Hercules: The Brave and the Bold.

This series marks the third time that Brayden Patterson, Joe McGettigan, Neil McDonald, [[Bryan Kreutz]] and [[Erin Morris]] have worked together alongside sisters Rylee and Molly Cravens. The first was the 2013 Indie Fest USA qualifying short film, To Inflict, and the second was the feature film Hercules: The Brave and the Bold.

Savannah Swanson was based on creator Kreutz’s blonde haired popular girl classmates, Carrie Spooner and Jill Gant, who spent all of middle school and high school together. Rylee Cravens who played Savannah was meant to have a haughty, big attitude as the most popular girl and rival the class smart girl Erin. Kreutz, who worked closely with Cravens in two previous films, knew she would be the perfect fit to play this lead girl role without an audition, stating “She was your A-typical [[American]] popular girl and that's what we cast her for”.

Savannah Swanson was based on creator Kreutz’s blonde haired popular girl classmates, Carrie Spooner and Jill Gant, who spent all of middle school and high school together. [[Rylee Cravens]] who played Savannah was meant to have a haughty, big attitude as the most popular girl and rival the class smart girl Erin. Kreutz, who worked closely with Cravens in two previous films, knew she would be the perfect fit to play this lead girl role without an audition, stating “She was your A-typical [[American]] popular girl and that's what we cast her for”.

Additionally the [[character]] Erin was based on Kreutz best friend's short-lived girlfriend. This girlfriend, was a classmate of Kreutz, whom at the time in [[high school]], like the character, had very deep curly [[Red Hair|red hair]] and smarts.

Additionally the [[character]] Erin was based on Kreutz best friend's short-lived girlfriend. This girlfriend, was a classmate of Kreutz, whom at the time in [[high school]], like the character, had very deep curly [[Red Hair|red hair]] and smarts.

==="Main characters"===  

==="Main characters"===  

'''Dillon Magnum'''. Played by Brayden Patterson. An early 20's college student who's neighborly, open-minded, athletic as a track champion. He shares the rent with Landon Lofton who's also taking practically the same college courses with him. His other roommate, a friend from high school named Bogroe, stays with him as a freeloader who's sleeping on te couch. Dillon takes responsibility and stands up for Bogroe knowing his old friend has fallen on hard times. A student of Saint Louis university, majoring in psychology along with Landon they are finishing up taking College Prep Classes at a local high school, East Valley Academy. Landon regularly gets opportunities to do the right thing (or not) and follow [[Christian]] principles, such as the biblical principal "Love thy neighbor as thyself." The Dillon character develops a friendship with the Sundin family as he goes out of his way to assist the mother, A widow with three kids.His girlfriend is Veronika Earney.

'''Dillon Magnum'''. Played by Brayden Patterson. An early 20's college student who's neighborly, open-minded, athletic as a track champion. He shares the rent with Landon Lofton who's also taking practically the same college courses with him. His other roommate, a friend from high school named Bogroe, stays with him as a freeloader who's sleeping on the couch. Dillon takes responsibility and stands up for Bogroe knowing his old friend has fallen on hard times. A student of Saint Louis university, majoring in psychology along with Landon they are finishing up taking College Prep Classes at a local high school, East Valley Academy. Landon regularly gets opportunities to do the right thing (or not) and follow [[Christian]] principles, such as the biblical principal "Love thy neighbor as thyself." The Dillon character develops a friendship with the Sundin family as he goes out of his way to assist the mother, A widow with three kids. His girlfriend is Veronika Earney.

'''Landon Lofton'''. Played by Cody Jarvis. The original of the two roommates with Dillon, and, as a Christian, is really intent, with the help of Dillon, to convert their down and out roommate Bogroe from being a walking advertisement for welfare into a straightforward, taxpaying good man, and Christ believer. Landon frequently brings up Christianity to their former high school principal, whom they also do student teacher courses under this principal's tenure. Landon shows a heightened animosity towards Bogroe and his laziness of hogging the couch and by forcing him to apply for 10 jobs a week with e-mail confirmations sent. Often a fun guy to watch an anime or a play a basketball game 1-on-1, he helps coach his [[high school]] freshman neighbor Griffin, often meeting with him on the courts and afterwards for talks on strategy. His girlfriend, Tara Giordano, is referred to multiple times but only seen once.

'''Landon Lofton'''. Played by Cody Jarvis. The original of the two roommates with Dillon, and, as a Christian, is really intent, with the help of Dillon, to convert their down and out roommate Bogroe from being a walking advertisement for welfare into a straightforward, taxpaying good man, and Christ believer. Landon frequently brings up Christianity to their former high school principal, whom they also do student teacher courses under this principal's tenure. Landon shows a heightened animosity towards Bogroe and his laziness of hogging the couch and by forcing him to apply for 10 jobs a week with e-mail confirmations sent. Often a fun guy to watch an anime or a play a basketball game 1-on-1, he helps coach his [[high school]] freshman neighbor Griffin, often meeting with him on the courts and afterwards for talks on strategy. His girlfriend, Tara Giordano, is referred to multiple times but only seen once.

[[File:Rylee Cravens - Up On High Ground.jpg|thumb|Rylee Cravens stars as the school's popular student, Savannah Swanson]]

[[File:Rylee Cravens - Up On High Ground.jpg|thumb|Rylee Cravens stars as the school's popular student, Savannah Swanson]]

'''Savannah Swanson'''. Played by Rylee Cravens. A blonde, [[High School]] Sophomore. Savannah is the most popular girl at the high school East Valley Academy and a riled up [[gossip]] girl.Savannah lives the luxury life in the Upper East Side of the burbs with her dad and freshman sister Thea. When with her friends, notably Sydney or Teagan, she points out others downfalls or creates rumor starting stories to their achievements to make them appear as superficial achievements. Typically her arguments, rumors, or frustration is toward student rivals Erin, Miri, or less popular girls who have gained a certain importance she feels is infringing on her as the main focal point of attention. Ms. Fritz meets Savannah in the teachers lounge and essentially treats Savannah as the teacher's pet giving her the requirements on what the judges will be looking for to make the madrigal show [[choir]] squad. There is a rumor going around school with some students that a show choir is being formed and Savannah divulges the information to a known nerd Miri, who is friends with [[Erin O'Byrne]] that Savannah tries to deceitfully encourage the two to try out, ultimately to make a fool out of them during the auditions. Her boyfriend is Shane and her best friend is Sydney. Savannah has that red dress effect, often wearing one that makes her pop out as the beautiful girl moving into womanhood. The red summer dress effect she's wearing so often, is essentially a putative phenomenon in which the teen sophomore is perceived to be more alluring than when than when she's wearing other more conservative clothing or colors. According to Erin, Savannah dressed like a stripper to impress Shane one time, showing a possible expansion of a love triangle outside of Savannah with Shane and Shane with Londyn. Savannah fequently speaks her guy troubles to Sydney who are both inseparable even to the point where the two have no regard for the teachers lesson in class to move and talk all class long next to each other while also openly tormenting [[Erin O'Byrne]].

'''Savannah Swanson'''. Played by Rylee Cravens. A blonde, [[High School]] Sophomore. Savannah is the most popular girl at the high school East Valley Academy and a riled up [[gossip]] girl. Savannah lives the luxury life in the Upper East Side of the burbs with her dad and freshman sister Thea. When with her friends, notably Sydney or Teagan, she points out others downfalls or creates rumor starting stories to their achievements to make them appear as superficial achievements. Typically her arguments, rumors, or frustration is toward student rivals Erin, Miri, or less popular girls who have gained a certain importance she feels is infringing on her as the main focal point of attention. Ms. Fritz meets Savannah in the teachers lounge and essentially treats Savannah as the teacher's pet giving her the requirements on what the judges will be looking for to make the madrigal show [[choir]] squad. There is a rumor going around school with some students that a show choir is being formed and Savannah divulges the information to a known nerd Miri, who is friends with [[Erin O'Byrne]] that Savannah tries to deceitfully encourage the two to try out, ultimately to make a fool out of them during the auditions. Her boyfriend is Shane and her best friend is Sydney. Savannah has that red dress effect, often wearing one that makes her pop out as the beautiful girl moving into womanhood. The red summer dress effect she's wearing so often, is essentially a putative phenomenon in which the teen sophomore is perceived to be more alluring than when than when she's wearing other more conservative clothing or colors. According to Erin, Savannah dressed like a stripper to impress Shane one time, showing a possible expansion of a love triangle outside of Savannah with Shane and Shane with Londyn. Savannah fequently speaks her guy troubles to Sydney who are both inseparable even to the point where the two have no regard for the teachers lesson in class to move and talk all class long next to each other while also openly tormenting [[Erin O'Byrne]].

'''Bartholomew Bogroe'''. Played by Billy Patricks. An early 20's couch crashing freeloader, living as the third wheel roommate with Dillon and Landon for no payment and, as such, is really cashing in on a side gig as a Deejay. Dillon and Landon question neighbor Brody about Bogroe's unusual behavior and coy smiles when Landon continues to see online Job applications filtering to his inbox as a copy when Bogroe applies. Bogroe has an ongoing feud of words with sassy neighbor Hayley who follows him to discover he has been storing music equipment for Deejay gigs. Brody, who knows more than Bogroe's roommates about his side gig, ultimately is one of the two neighbors who divulge Bogroe's secret life much to his demise of his hopes to live at the apartment for free. Bogroe's girlfriend is the beautiful Asian cook and model Gemma Qiao.

'''Bartholomew Bogroe'''. Played by Billy Patricks. An early 20's couch crashing freeloader, living as the third wheel roommate with Dillon and Landon for no payment and, as such, is really cashing in on a side gig as a Deejay. Dillon and Landon question neighbor Brody about Bogroe's unusual behavior and coy smiles when Landon continues to see online Job applications filtering to his inbox as a copy when Bogroe applies. Bogroe has an ongoing feud of words with sassy neighbor Hayley who follows him to discover he has been storing music equipment for Deejay gigs. Brody, who knows more than Bogroe's roommates about his side gig, ultimately is one of the two neighbors who divulge Bogroe's secret life much to his demise of his hopes to live at the apartment for free. Bogroe's girlfriend is the beautiful Asian cook and model Gemma Qiao.

East valley academy the high school and classrooms were where much of the series took place is where almost all of the supporting characters were present in the setting.

East valley academy the high school and classrooms were where much of the series took place is where almost all of the supporting characters were present in the setting.

'''Neil Rowley'''. Played by Neil McDonald. Mr. Neil Rowley, who goes by Mr. Neil, is a science teacher and newly appointed school board member.By default, not by choice, Mr. Neil has been volunteered to work double tasks at East Valley Academy School by new Principal Guidry due to budget cuts. He is mentioned as being the most senior teacher at East Valley Academy school when his close friend and teacher Mr. Stu Charles is dismissed from school for a scandal. Close friends with Mrs. Hialeah, whom he fondly calls "Hi", Mr. Neil is reluctantly insistent to stay out of the scandal with Mr. Stu Charles after a long conversation with Mrs. Hialeah. His son, Mac, who was the first ever valedictorian at East Valley academy, speaks positively of his father as he addresses the current graduating class during the final scene of the series.

'''Neil Rowley'''. Played by Neil McDonald. Mr. Neil Rowley, who goes by Mr. Neil, is a science teacher and newly appointed school board member. By default, not by choice, Mr. Neil has been volunteered to work double tasks at East Valley Academy School by new Principal Guidry due to budget cuts. He is mentioned as being the most senior teacher at East Valley Academy school when his close friend and teacher Mr. Stu Charles is dismissed from school for a scandal. Close friends with Mrs. Hialeah, whom he fondly calls "Hi", Mr. Neil is reluctantly insistent to stay out of the scandal with Mr. Stu Charles after a long conversation with Mrs. Hialeah. His son, Mac, who was the first ever valedictorian at East Valley academy, speaks positively of his father as he addresses the current graduating class during the final scene of the series.

'''Thea Swanson'''. Played by Jessica Jordan. Thea is the younger blonde Swanson sister and a freshman at East Valley Academy School. She's noticeably close with her sophomore sister Savannah and friend Sydney. Even though she's younger she's not a tag along, but contributes to the plans of her sister and her friends in addition to her own set of friends. Her best friend is Hayley Sundin, with whom she is seen with often at the Sundin apartment preparing to play some video games or snooping around. Although she is popular and well liked she has a quiet side and, uncharacteristically for a popular girl, she likes Star Trek. She often wears a Star Trek pendant and is seen wearing a themed T-shirt when getting ready before school. She sings a solo during the state show choir competition and is only one of six remaining East Valley students left after a laryngitis outbreak shorthand's the choir squad. Thea is one of the most expert dancers as she is seen on the high school stage performing her dance moves effortlessly throughout the series.

'''Thea Swanson'''. Played by Jessica Jordan. Thea is the younger blonde Swanson sister and a freshman at East Valley Academy School. She's noticeably close with her sophomore sister Savannah and friend Sydney. Even though she's younger she's not a tag along, but contributes to the plans of her sister and her friends in addition to her own set of friends. Her best friend is Hayley Sundin, with whom she is seen with often at the Sundin apartment preparing to play some video games or snooping around. Although she is popular and well liked she has a quiet side and, uncharacteristically for a popular girl, she likes Star Trek. She often wears a Star Trek pendant and is seen wearing a themed T-shirt when getting ready before school. She sings a solo during the state show choir competition and is only one of six remaining East Valley students left after a laryngitis outbreak shorthand's the choir squad. Thea is one of the most expert dancers as she is seen on the high school stage performing her dance moves effortlessly throughout the series.

'''Veronika Earney'''. Played by Emma Mitchell. Veronika is Dillon's on again and off again girlfriend. She is the daughter of a former alternative rock group producer who turned to Catholicism with a final album recently produced. She is pushed too far to join in on going to Dillon's Church to change her life. She initially tries to maintain her relationship with alcohol after a less than responsible upbringing by her father, but validates her childhood and goodness by her actively catholic mother primarily raising her. In the Pilot episode Veronika implores Dillon to move in with her, even though they are not married, he gives a dissertation on waiting that pushes her away enough to return to drinking and eavesdropping in distrust of his motives.Her best friend Juliana, questions Dillon on pushing Veronika too far and he eventually apologizes to her getting her back as a girlfriend.

'''Veronika Earney'''. Played by Emma Mitchell. Veronika is Dillon's on again and off again girlfriend. She is the daughter of a former alternative rock group producer who turned to Catholicism with a final album recently produced. She is pushed too far to join in on going to Dillon's Church to change her life. She initially tries to maintain her relationship with alcohol after a less than responsible upbringing by her father, but validates her childhood and goodness by her actively catholic mother primarily raising her. In the Pilot episode Veronika implores Dillon to move in with her, even though they are not married, he gives a dissertation on waiting that pushes her away enough to return to drinking and eavesdropping in distrust of his motives.Her best friend Juliana, questions Dillon on pushing Veronika too far and he eventually apologizes to her getting her back as a girlfriend.

'''Tessa Stockton'''. Played by Taylor Vandelicht. Tessa is a freshman at East Valley Academy School and close with her younger sister Mackenzie, whom is a girl scout.She is anything but quiet or soft-spoken, often vocalizing her opinion in and out of class. She's the one student who is seen as friends with both Savannah and Erin at the same time, ultimately becoming the victim of sisters Savannah and Thea's wrath at a cafe for being supportive of Erin's news of studying acting abroad.

'''Tessa Stockton'''. Played by Taylor Vandelicht. Tessa is a freshman at East Valley Academy School and close with her younger sister Mackenzie, whom is a girl scout. She is anything but quiet or soft-spoken, often vocalizing her opinion in and out of class. She's the one student who is seen as friends with both Savannah and Erin at the same time, ultimately becoming the victim of sisters Savannah and Thea's wrath at a cafe for being supportive of Erin's news of studying acting abroad.

'''Kaidence Crews'''. Played by Jamie Fritz. Counselor at East Valley academy High School and a bubbly blonde who is known to be in Principal Guidry’s business. She's friends with Jaris Sundin, helping her through her loss of a spouse and with her daughter Hayley's teacher touching situation. She guides many of the students emotionally, notably Savannah and her boyfriend troubles, Erin and her haughty behavior towards Savannah, and Khalil's suicidal and social behaviors.

'''Kaidence Crews'''. Played by Jamie Fritz. Counselor at East Valley academy High School and a bubbly blonde who is known to be in Principal Guidry’s business. She's friends with Jaris Sundin, helping her through her loss of a spouse and with her daughter Hayley's teacher touching situation. She guides many of the students emotionally, notably Savannah and her boyfriend troubles, Erin and her haughty behavior towards Savannah, and Khalil's suicidal and social behaviors.

*Dillon Magnum — played by Brayden Patterson

*Dillon Magnum — played by Brayden Patterson

*Landon Lofton — played by Cody Jarvis

*Landon Lofton — played by Cody Jarvis

*Savannah Swanson — played by Rylee Cravens

*Savannah Swanson — played by [[Rylee Cravens]]

*Bartholowmew Bogroe — played by Billy Patricks

*Bartholowmew Bogroe — played by Billy Patricks

*[[Erin O'Byrne]] — played by [[Erin Morris]]

*[[Erin O'Byrne]] — played by [[Erin Morris]]