Just One of the Guys

In a small-town Arizona setting, Terri Griffith (Terri Griffith) - a spirited young journalist with a passion for writing - is met with skepticism by her teachers due to her striking physical appearance. After being rejected from her dream internship at a local newspaper, Terri becomes convinced that her gender is the root of the issue.

Without her parents' knowledge, Terri embarks on an unconventional plan to prove herself. She enrolls as "Terry" at a rival high school, keeping her true identity hidden from everyone except her naive younger brother, Buddy (Buddy), and her trusted best friend, Denise. On her first day, she crosses paths with Rick Morehouse (Rick Morehouse), a socially awkward newcomer who catches her eye.

As Terri navigates this new reality, she takes it upon herself to mentor Rick through an image makeover and encourages him to break out of his shell by talking to girls. Her efforts are not without challenges, as she must contend with the school's social hierarchy, including the menacing group of bullies led by hulking Greg Tolan (Greg Tolan).

Throughout her journey, Terri faces a range of obstacles, from dealing with her real college boyfriend Kevin to being set up on a blind date with Sandy. Despite these setbacks, she manages to win over her peers and earn a reputation as one of the guys.

At the senior prom, Greg's jealousy boils over, leading him to pick a fight with Rick. In a stunning display of bravado, Rick emerges victorious, sending shockwaves through the student body. When Terri's boyfriend Kevin suddenly appears on the scene, Rick mistakenly assumes that Terri's secret was that "Terry" was gay. To dispel this notion, Terri reveals her true identity by opening her shirt, exposing her breasts to the crowd.

Though she confesses her love for him, Rick rejects her, prompting a devastated Terri to kiss him in front of everyone. In an attempt to salvage face, Rick announces that "Terry" has tits before abandoning the prom and leaving Terri heartbroken and humiliated.

Retreating to her room, Terri pours out her emotions into a lengthy article about what it's like to be a girl masquerading as a boy, detailing both the highs and lows of her experiences. The article is later published in the newspaper, earning Terri widespread acclaim and finally securing her dream job at the publication.

However, despite her professional triumphs, Terri still finds herself longing for Rick, who has been radio silent since their prom night confrontation.

As the sun-kissed days of summer wore on, Rick reappeared in Terri's life, his arrival precipitated by a chance reading of her article. The revelation of their true emotions sparked a reconciliation, and they promptly made plans for a second date. This time around, they opted for a leisurely drive in Terri's car, but their joyful reunion was temporarily interrupted when a stunning blonde on a motorcycle roared into view, her bright smile beckoning Buddy to join her on the open road. Without hesitation, he climbed onto the back of her bike, leaving Rick and Terri to bid each other farewell as they went their separate ways in harmony, both couples basking in the warmth of newfound happiness.