What differences did the class find when they went to Mr. Ross’ class?

In class, Mr. Ross passes out membership cards. Some of the cards have red X’s on them; the students with the X’s are monitors. Their job is to report people who break the rules of The Wave to Mr. Ross. Brian and Robert are monitors, but Laurie is not. She asks what the point of the cards is. Mr. Ross gives a vague answer.

Next he introduces The Wave’s newest slogan: “Strength Through Action” (59). He explains that the students must use their new sense of discipline and community to work together and achieve goals. Laurie begins to think that The Wave is scary. Mr. Ross stresses that everyone in The Wave is equal, and the students must try to recruit new members.

As Mr. Ross starts his history lecture, one student, George Snyder, stands up spontaneously. He announces how proud and happy is to be part of The Wave.