When Randy drops by to talk with Ponyboy about the hearing, Pony is doing really well at that point.
Darry and Ponyboy apprear to have worked out most of their issues and get along better now than in the beginning of the novel.
The hearing is a big case and lots of people show up to share what they know.
Mr. Syme speaks with Pony about writing his theme paper so he can pass the class.
Pony finds a letter from Johnny inside Gone with the Wind.
Pony decides he is just going to fail his English class and not complete the theme assignment.