Finding normalcy
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School must do best with current situation
e have been back at school for a month and already experienced a year’s worth of twists. It seems like so long ago that we were allowed to walk around without masks, but that was barely a month back. Now COVID-19 cases are on the rise nationwide again, especially among the unvaccinated. And we are in the middle of this. Outside of getting vaccinated, there is not much that any student, teacher or even administrator can do to stop the effects of a pandemic. So what can be done to make school “normal”? Despite visuals like masks and distancing QR codes giving the vibe of weird, the school has done a lot to make this year feel like it is
business as usual. Football games are once again full with fans hollering for the banner. Almost nonexistent last year, clubs returned and have been as popular as ever. Most importantly, Zoom has been used sparingly as students have returned. Currently, we are at a crossroads: Stuck in between full normalcy and running the risk of return, our best bet is to enjoy where we are and look out for each other. The second half of that sentence is easy. Washing hands, wearing a mask properly over noses and mouths and staying home when sick are easy ways to help each other and keep the overall FHS population healthy. The other part depends on our mindsets.
Administration gave FHS its goal for the year: ReBuild, ReConnect, ReEngage. So far, they have stuck to it. Preaching red on Fridays, attending school events and connecting with others at school, the staff is all-in on making the school as normal as can be. Now it is up to us students. None of this is hard. Throwing on a red shirt on Fridays is simple. Showing up to a sporting event or a club meeting is something we can all strive to do from time to time. And the last one requires participation. Talking to teachers, making new friends and being welcoming of new changes and opportunities show that we are ready to be back in school.
FHS fans once again flood the stands of Reynolds Tigers Stadium and cheer on the football team in the Aug. 13 scrimmage. Photo by Kailey Santiago.
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Tiger Times
September 2021
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