In the episode "Social Studies", Mr. Wright is troubled to tell Principal Pal (who still uses his office) he is no longer principal in fear that he will hurt Principal Pal's feelings. In order to make him realize it, Mr. Wright places his desk and office materials in the hall outside Principal Pal's office. Pal ignores Mr. Wright's obvious attempts until Mr. Wright gets fed up and tells the Principal he is no longer principal. Principal Pal admits to Principal Wright that he was already aware but was testing him to make sure he could make tough decisions. Later in that episode, Principal Wright tells the always sleeping Miss Knapp (who is a little older than Pal) that she is allowed to retire. Despite being elderly himself, Mr. Pal takes her spot as the social studies teacher throughout th