BY HUGH MCCORMICK
Hugh graduated from UCSC magna cum laude- with a BA in sociology and a focus on global information and social enterprise studies. If you need to get a hold of him or his chiweenie Groot, check 26th Avenue beach or De La Veaga disc golf course.
What are Kids Most Excited About After the Pandemic? We polled kids around town about what they most want to do when shelter in place orders are lifted and we got a lot of answers. What do you think they miss most? Read on!
POLLED AT SEACLIFF SKATE PARK Weslie Rose
10 years old - Fifth grade Soquel Elementary
“I miss going to the Boardwalk. Playing games was the best. The claw machines especially. I’m looking forward to not wearing masks when the coronavirus ends. To feel free.” Nora Pilgram
7 years old – 2nd Grade Fammatre Elementary
“I for sure want to go on vacation again. Anywhere. For now though, I’m just going to skate a lot. I love this community.” Linnea Brooks
Age 15 – 10th Grade Pacific Collegiate School
pandemic is seeing my friends, and being able to do fun things with them. Before the pandemic we went on bike rides together, and had playdates almost every day. My friends were always by my side. I cannot wait to see them again! Timothy
After Covid-19 I’m looking forward to not having to wear my mask and having more options of things to do on the weekends. I’m on campus now, and my favorite thing is being able to see my friends. I also like that I don’t have to be on a computer all the time. There is one thing that is kinda annoying on campus, and that is the masks because I get rashes on my chin. River Brinton
“I’m looking forward to going to amusement parks again. I just love the rides and always have fun. I miss my friends too, and really want to go back to school.” Caleb Gregory
10 years old – 4th Grade Twin Lakes Elementary
“I’m looking forward to going on trips and seeing my friends I can’t see right now. Especially my friends living in Seattle. I can’t get on a plane to go see them. I wish we could go back to school and get close to each other without wearing masks.” Gavin Pilgram
10 years old – 4th Grade Fammatre Elementary “When this is over I’m going to go to
“I’m looking forward to going back to actual school. Remote learning sucks. I miss going out to lunch with my friends. Also being able to go on trips and vacations. Going on planes. Snowboarding too, for sure.” Ben Palma
Age 15 – 10th Grade New Brighton Middle School
What I really look forward to after our pandemic is that the citizens of California will be able to have social interaction which is good for our community. Also after the pandemic, scientists will have a greater knowledge of when and what to do when we have another pandemic. I think we learned a lot about what to do in a pandemic and it will help if this happens again. In conclusion, in a way, COVID-19 was a blessing, because we will acquire social interaction and scientific knowledge. WIllow
After COVID-19 I am really looking forward to a lot of things. I am mostly looking forward to doing horse shows because they are really fun. Sometimes it can be scary, but most of the time I am just having fun. I like when I am riding in the shows. My favorite horse is named Icee, and I like riding him and winning. That is what I am most excited about doing when Covid-19 is over. Molly
After the pandemic, I look forward to seeing my mom the most. Though I would also look forward to seeing my friends again, and just having normal life back. I look forward to no problems with anti-maskers or stuff like that too. I can’t wait to see my friends again! Amelie
“I’m looking forward to the arcade at the Boardwalk. Me and my dad play games there and I really miss it. I miss seeing my friends – just hanging out and playing with them. Having to wear a mask really bums me out.
Disneyland and possible Lego Land too. We’ve missed out on a whole year. We missed out on so much. I miss play dates with my friends.”
Andrew
Edison Weaver
9 years old – 3rd Grade Green Acres Elementary
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Age 12 – 6th Grade Branciforte Middle School
“Travelling is the biggest one. You know, sitting on a plane without a dang mask. Sitting and relaxing in a restaurant too. It’s been a year. Going back to movies will be awesome.”
HERE’S WHAT FOURTH GRADERS AT MOUNT MADONNA SCHOOL ARE MOST LOOKING FORWARD TO: Rebecca
The thing I look forward to most after the
What I most look forward to when the pandemic is over is being able to see my friends Kyah and Owen again. I also would love to see my family, especially my uncle who we call “Trouble” and my aunt Betty. I am excited to see and hug them again. Myla
What I look forward to after Covid is seeing my friends. When the pandemic is over, I will be so happy. Felix
After Covid, it will be great because then we can have sleepovers and play sports.
