In this excerpt, Enloe emphasizes the closeness of the West Charlotte school community. The school was such a wonderful place that Enloe, despite saying that it had its ups and downs, cannot think of an example of a down. At the time of the interview, however, West Charlotte may have lost some of its former glory: on a tour of the school, Enloe noticed some lockers in disrepair. To Enloe, an orderly physical environment was part of West Charlotte's identity.