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Seniors reflect on missed opportunities

by | Apr 30, 2020 | Education

COVID-19 has shut down the nation, and with this came the closing of schools. While Wylie ISD high schoolers have closed their textbooks and opened their chromebooks for online school, one particular group is facing a unique struggle: the loss of senior year.

“This year is supposed to be the culmination of four years and now that we are stuck at home, we can’t spend it with all of the great people we’ve met before we all go off to college and the rest of our lives,” Wylie East senior Jaron Harbison said.

 

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By Addie Orr • Wylie East senior

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