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Freshmen reflect on their favorite moments of the year
by Laney Smith
Being a freshman in the 2020-2021 school year has been a whole different experience compared to last year. Our first half of the school year was stripped away from us and we had to go into online/hybrid mode. Since this school year for freshmen has been so different, I decided to ask some freshmen what their favorite part of high school has been so far. There have been plenty of ups and downs, but we can all agree that there have been positive experiences that have outweighed the negatives.
Here is what some freshmen had to say about their favorite part of high school so far:
“My favorite part of high school so far was getting to see all of my friends since the start of Covid and making new friends from golf and track” -Stella Burns
“My favorite part of high school so far has been Mr. Miller’s Algebra I class. He makes math fun by not being so strict or boring” -Mason Weidner
“My favorite part of high school so far has been Latin and Latin Club. Ecce Romae!” -Aidan Haggard
“My favorite part of high school so far has been meeting new people and making new friends!”
-Katelynn Galvin
“My favorite part of high school has been just meeting new people and having fun with everyone” -Grace Zelesky
“My favorite part of high school so far was the musical.” -Graham Dennis
“My favorite part of high school so far has been Mr. Mozingo and Mr. Mohn.” -Ruby Higgins
Prom 2021
By guest reporter Maggie Kristan
It might come as no surprise that prom looks slightly different for students this year, and it’s not just because the gym will look like ancient Greece! With social distancing guidelines, mask mandates, and other health department restrictions in place, many students were unsure if Medina would have a prom at all.
Thankfully, this year’s prom will be held exclusively for MHS seniors on May 15th, and despite the changes in the event from in past years, students are still anticipating the exciting night.
“There was no homecoming, no winter formal, so I’m just looking forward to being able to go out with my friends.” Connor Nagy, a senior at Medina High School, simply looks forward to attending prom because he didn’t think he would have the chance.
“I wasn’t exactly thinking about going to prom and wearing a mask, or social distancing, but I’m still going to be with my friends. I don’t think a ton of it will be different,” Nagy stated.
There will be masks and social distancing, but there are other changes to this year’s event.
“It’s seniors only, there’s a required distance in the gym, and masks are required the entire dance. The dance will not have a provided dinner but eating local is encouraged, and there will be a lot fewer people.” Student Council president Bryn Heath oversees planning prom and is one of the many StuCo members who have persevered for months to put the dance together.
Photo by Mr. Brenner at Prom on May 15, 2021.
“The seniors last year really missed out on a lot, so being able to give this year’s seniors something is really special. I think just us all being able to come together and work on something as a group after such a long period of separation is something to be proud of,” Heath said.
Prom has been in the works for a long time, with this year’s members working with the Greek theme that was originally planned for last year’s dance.
“The juniors this year, they picked up and enhanced and added to where last year’s juniors left off in March before we headed into quarantine. This year’s prom is like a marriage between two years of kids that I’ve gotten to work with, and I think they’ve done a phenomenal job.” Dr. Branter is the Junior Class Advisor, who oversees prom. He has high expectations for the dance and hopes that students won’t be disappointed by the experience.
“I can promise the senior class that I will not let them down. We will make sure that it’s decorated, that it looks as elegant and ancient Greek-like as possible. I’m hopeful that it’s a super positive night and kids have a good time.”
School during the pandemic has changed our learning environment! Everything from how we walk through the halls and eat lunch to how classrooms are furnished and students are socially-distanced. Check out this photo essay by Elizabeth Kelly.
In the mood for baking? Check out the pandemic-friendly peanut butter chocolate cookies by Laney!
Looking for volunteer opportunities? Check out this international peer-tutoring program intended to support elementary students during Covid-quarantine home-schooling: "The Covid NineTEEN Program".
Having trouble coping with Covid? You're not alone! Read about these recommendations by Alex Condit. Coping with Covid
Read more about the signs and symptoms of Covid by Kayla Bloom
Have you ever considered a career in school psychology? Do you know what school psychologists do? Check out this article about career exploration: "An Interview with a School Psychology Major" by Laney Smith.
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