My views on life and school have drastically changed from the start of middle school to my graduation. Joshua Oh, graduating from Crofton Middle School in Gambrills, Maryland To mark the occasion, we invited a few members of The 74’s Student Council who are graduating, including Oh, to take stock of the current moment, reflect on the highs and lows of pandemic schooling and share what they’ve learned along the way. Some, like Joshua Oh, who started sixth grade in 2019-20, never experienced a full year free from virus worry at the campus they’re now leaving. With graduation season now in full swing, this year’s batch of grads are walking across the stage on the heels of their third pandemic-disrupted school year. Donate here to support The 74's independent journalism. Sign up here for The 74’s daily newsletter.
