The gym is almost empty; students don’t feel the need to come to class anymore, making classes feel lonely and isolated.
During the school musical, when the auditorium was mostly empty; there is a lack of participation and energy in school events, save for the shadow of a performer.
“I’m just so exhausted, with the musical and schoolwork and everything else” — Steven Noonan, taken after the Chicago musical.
Students who had a study but no work to complete, taken in the library in the middle of a school day with the students slumped in their seats.
In one of the main hallways of the school where students walk every day; “EMPATHY” reads on the wall in large letters.
“I have so many assignments even though school ends in two weeks, I’m ready for it to all be over,” — Yonas Esayas, on the floor of Mrs. Netishen’s room while he looks over his Classroom assignments.
“I’m able to focus on my self care, I get more sleep, and I’m overall so much happier,” — Henry Estes, about how the summer affects his mental health.
Colorful floats in a pool outside, taken from above.
Boats on the lake in New Hampshire, showing how people are moving and living their lives.
A picture of tulips taken outside of a neighbor’s house, showing growth and perseverance.
"I’m just not drowning anymore” — Emerson Waisnor, talking about how freeing it feels to go outside and see the sun.