Awesome, two weeks of no school! Now it’s been two months since the lockdown and we’re in online school. Wow. Two years later and we’re actually going back to school but the school divided the students in two different sections. But Hey! We’re finally doing full in person school after 3 years, yet we still have to wear masks. Until on March 12, 2022 when GK finally lifted the mandatory mask rule.
Graham Kapowsin High School, a place where young minds come to learn and get that high school experience, but we were in a pandemic. Now that Covid is somewhat out of the way, we can not change the fact that the global pandemic changed everyone’s perspective and attitude in life. Most students and staff at GK now suffer from social anxiety because of the isolation we endured over the past years. It became even more difficult when we had masks because with the masks it came with insecurities. After the mandatory mask rule was lifted, some students kept their masks on. They could have other reasons, but a few developed some self consciousness. We’ve developed insecurities through the isolation and the masks. Not only that but, people at GK still get Covid, even with the masks.
Now let’s talk about the 6 Foot Rule. In 2021, when the school was doing hybrid learning. The students and staff members were not allowed within sniffing distance from each other. No one was allowed to touch anyone. No high-fives. No hugs. No nothing. But did anyone listen? No they did not. Most students did all of those things. Why do you ask? Because who wouldn’t? Teenagers should be able to show public affection to their friends or partners, because of how long they were alone for and were not able to hangout with them. Now that Covid is out of the way, there is now the 3 Foot Rule at GK, and no one even bothered to follow that rule. Not even most teachers. Classroom chairs were 5 inches away from each other. It was not the fault of the students nor staff, it was because of how we were cramped in an unfinished school that still needs some work, since Covid struck.
Online school was just not it for most people. Some might prefer online, but in person helps you learn more and helps you comprehend what you’re actually learning. No distractions at all. Whether you like In Person or Zoom, In Person is the way to go. Whereas in Zoom, you can have your camera off, microphone muted, and you can be in a complete other room when your teacher is trying to teach.
The Before and After of Covid at GK is a complete difference. Before the school was somewhat organized. Not many problems were going on. Well except that, students stole soap dispensers, but that was pretty much it. Now the aftermath of Covid. GK is falling somewhat apart. No levy’s are getting approved, Bathrooms are a problem now for many reasons, Drama spreading like wildfire, Anonymous students making instagram accounts, some can be good, some can be inconvenient. Students are pushed to do their very best to actually graduate but we’re so tired all of the time, and the list goes on. Was this supposed to be the High School experience we wanted when we as students wanted for the shows we watched? Or was this just a way to show what GK is like after the aftermath of Covid? You choose, Make a change.
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