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Hysterical
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The Mystery of Leroy High
This chapter centers on Emily's eighth-grade experience as she navigates her identity as an outcast while finding solace in the marching band. It details the onset of a mysterious illness affecting students at Leroy High, particularly cheerleaders, which escalates into a situation of mass hysteria. The narrative highlights themes of societal perception of physical symptoms, shared struggles among peers, and the intertwined nature of psychological phenomena and serious medical concerns.
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