Viewpoints: South Lakes High Graduates Reflect on Graduating in Pandemic Time and Their Next Challenges
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Viewpoints: South Lakes High Graduates Reflect on Graduating in Pandemic Time and Their Next Challenges

By Mercia Hobson

Thursday, June 10, 2021

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Molly Shapiro: “I'm disappointed about the high school experiences I've missed, but I'm thankful that they have been able to give us a real graduation this year. [I am going] to The University of Tampa and playing lacrosse. [Five years from now] I hope to have graduated from Tampa and to be finding a job in nursing somewhere.”

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Alex Gifford: “It'll definitely be something I never forget. I'm just happy I get to celebrate face-to-face. Graduating this year reflects not only the accomplishments of the past 12 to 13 years but also our resilience during the most challenging times. Next year I will be attending the University of Georgia to double major in business and music performance. In five years, I hope to either procure a Master's in Business Administration or be settled with my first job.”

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Kyle Nobles: “It's very different from past years, but I am glad we are able to have in-person graduation. I'm going to James Madison University next year. I would like to travel after college and see new places in the world.”

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Nick Abuagla: “Graduating during the pandemic has been especially sad, although we've actually been given the opportunity [to graduate in person] this year. In five years, with the life-long tools acquired from this wonderful school, on top of the experiences I had, I see myself working at one of the many huge office buildings here.”

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Bethany Burke of Reston: “Although the school year has been quite difficult, we have been able to have more senior events in the fourth quarter. We are starting to see the end of the tunnel, and I'm happy to have in-person graduation. [In the immediate future,] I will be going to Penn State. [Five years from now,] I see myself as a registered nurse serving in the United States Army.”

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