Question

i had a feeling they wouldnt be signing stephanies petition.
source: here to stay
in this sentence, petition means:
a book published annually by a graduating class
a formal request that something be submitted to an authority
a newspaper headline that runs across the full page
a list of items or tasks to be checked or consulted

Explanation:

The word "petition" in the context of signing implies a formal request (as people sign petitions to show support for a formal request to an authority). A book published annually by a graduating class is a year - book. A newspaper headline that runs across the full page is a banner headline. A list of items or tasks to be checked or consulted is a checklist.

Answer:

B. a formal request that something be submitted to an authority