Katelynn

The Louisa County High School, home to about 2,000 students, suffered significant damage,according to seniors Katelynn Watson, 17, and Moria Beahm, 17.

Town at epicenter assesses damage 2011

In other words, Katelynn is too important to the show to fail.

Etan Bednarsh: How Would The Real World's Scott Herman Have Handled the AIG Bonus Controversy? 2009

Then, in last night's episode, Katelynn awards herself something much more chutzpah-ish than a bonus.

Etan Bednarsh: How Would The Real World's Scott Herman Have Handled the AIG Bonus Controversy? 2009

Scott makes a simple claim - that Katelynn is a unique member of the house who plays a role no one else can play ( "to be a voice").

Etan Bednarsh: How Would The Real World's Scott Herman Have Handled the AIG Bonus Controversy? 2009

Scott gives Katelynn $1,500 so that she can go on living in the house.

Etan Bednarsh: How Would The Real World's Scott Herman Have Handled the AIG Bonus Controversy? 2009

Katelynn is one of the roommates on "Real World: Brooklyn"

MTV's "Real World: Brooklyn," ABC's "True Beauty" and "The Principal's Office" are Among the Season's Best Unscripted Series 2009

The Brooklyn bunch includes Katelynn, a post-op transgendered female who is slowly coming out to her new friends and acquaintances and dealing with the difficulties of a long-distance relationship; JD, a young gay man who was raised by a physically and emotionally abusive father; Ryan, an Iraq War veteran and musician; Sarah, a former lesbian who is now in a relationship with a guy; and Chet, a colorful, outspoken Mormon.

MTV's "Real World: Brooklyn," ABC's "True Beauty" and "The Principal's Office" are Among the Season's Best Unscripted Series 2009

The Real World travels down to Atlantic City on a gambling trip, and Katelynn decides to play at a black jack table.

Etan Bednarsh: How Would The Real World's Scott Herman Have Handled the AIG Bonus Controversy? 2009

The scene in which Katelynn came out to JD and the two exchanged stories about the challenges they faced growing up was the most moving I have seen on this series since Danny learned that his mother had died during Real World: Austin back in 2005.

MTV's "Real World: Brooklyn," ABC's "True Beauty" and "The Principal's Office" are Among the Season's Best Unscripted Series 2009

In this case, Katelynn had laid out a lot of money to pay for a crucial surgery.

Etan Bednarsh: How Would The Real World's Scott Herman Have Handled the AIG Bonus Controversy? 2009