COVID-19 Affects Students’ Senior Years [Photo Gallery]

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After the outbreak of COVID-19, schools have been forced to adapt to new safety measures. This is why FHSD introduced virtual instruction this year. This in-depth package explores the difference between traditional in-person learning and learning online.

By Ann-Marie Gammell
Published: December 14, 2020

Senior year is often described as stressful. At this time, students are figuring out what they want to do next, whether it’s furthering their education or not. Now, add COVID-19. Senior year was already stressful from the workload and the lingering thoughts of what to do next. A whole pandemic just made this last year even more chaotic. COVID-19 is currently affecting seniors everywhere.

“[COVID-19] definitely adds to stress in terms of decision making. For example, deciding whether or not I will do virtual or in person learning because there are just so many different factors,” said senior Nathaniel Fine. “Senior year is also a time where I’m preparing for college, which COVID-19 is making that process a bit harder.” (Photos by Ann-Marie Gammell)