At the start of the second semester, Lexington High School students y/n and CEO founded a new club, “Save the Sea Turtles.” Though the club only consists of two members, its global presence has drawn much attention. Every other weekend, CEO sponsors trips to the Bahamas to clean plastic bags from the ocean.
y/n, often seen in her oversized knit sweater with her chestnut hair in a loose bun, explains her motivation behind the club.
“I’ve always been passionate about marine conservation. I used to live near beaches, and when the waves would get too high and drown me, since I’m only three feet tall, the sea turtles would swim me back to shore. I want to repay that kindness.”
CEO, transferring mid-senior year from Romania, refused to comment on his experience in Save the Sea Turtles when approached by The Muskrat. Standing at 6’7” and wearing a full custom Brioni suit, he explained that his refusal to be interviewed stemmed from his childhood trauma: his parents forced him to conduct meetings at six years old to properly run his three companies and Monaco. Additionally, he added that his passion for sea turtles originates from how they match y/n’s green eyes.
Save the Sea Turtles not only focuses on environmental protection through its biweekly trips to the Bahamas, but also offers a brief respite from winter.
“Our club is really cool! We travel to Eleuthera and Harbour Island every week to clean up the oceans. My biggest worry was how busy the beaches got during hatching times, but CEO bought up the land and demolished all residential buildings within a 50-mile radius,” Y/N said. “And the weather is so warm! One time, I slipped on the ice near LHS, so CEO burned all the snow and triggered the fire alarms. You won’t be getting that kind of situation in the Bahamas!”
Despite its global impact, the club’s member count has been capped at two people. According to y/n, the club briefly expanded during its first meetings. “We used to have more members, but CEO disliked it when they kept asking me questions and breathed too close to me. I have asthma and other people around me take up too much air,” Y/N said.
However, another reason may be that several LHS students have experienced sudden changes in housing circumstances after joining the club.
“My house was mysteriously auctioned off, and my dad’s job relocated him to Ohio. We didn’t know our house was for sale. My parents suspect it’s related to CEO’s acquisition of their company. He was always unfriendly, especially when I had to ask y/n to schedule my plane tickets,” Bobby Jackson, a former club member, said.
School administrators expressed that club membership is technically open to all students. However, applicants have reported a multi-step screening process that includes a 1500-word essay on sea turtle migration patterns, a full background check, screenings to ensure quiet breathing, and proof of ability to keep a six-ft distance from y/n.
In the future, the club plans to expand its awareness efforts, host a fundraiser gala that will replace the MET Gala in 2026, and continue weekly international flights to conservation areas. y/n urges more students to join in.
“Please come to our meetings on Wednesdays! We meet at the new 250 million dollar construction off of Worthen Road, and CEO always buys my favorite snacks. We’ll be so excited to have you guys!” y/n said.