Since that whole drama unfolded, Fiona's name spread like wildfire—not just at Westbrook High School, but even in schools nearby. Teachers from all over started visiting Westbrook High, eager to learn the secret behind her sudden academic leap.
Class 19 wasn't the butt of jokes anymore.
"Man, these people are such snobs. They used to look down on us, treating Class 19 like a bunch of nobodies. Now they're practically lining up to be our best buddies," one student quipped.
"Totally. We shouldn't even give them the time of day. Let them stew in their own attitudes. Class 19 isn't something to be ashamed of," another agreed.
"Honestly, when I mention I'm from Class 19 now, people actually respect me. Even my mom's upped my allowance, and I'm getting way fewer lectures," someone else chimed in.
Fiona just gave a quiet smile. Thanks to the incident, many students in Class 19 were receiving heaps of praise. On top of that, Fiona was being invited as a special guest to several academic panels.
With her schedule busier than ever, Fiona wasn't the only one soaking up the limelight. Nash and Tyler were also basking in newfound attention. Mr. Garcia was escorting them around, boasting about them being the model students of Westbrook High.
Back in the day, when they were just faces in the crowd in Class 19, nobody gave them a second glance.
Fiona and her crew had completely overshadowed Yvenne, who once held a reputation as a role model. But for many parents, grades were the real deal-breaker, and Fiona’s meteoric rise from last to top of the class had folks green with envy.
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