Sophie Jones, senior, works with elderly patients as a CNA at a nursing home in Paola. The virus has affected her day to day life in many ways. As the virus spreads things have had to change in her workplace.
“It is kind of crazy, we have had to change a lot from what our normal was, they are also needing more help during this time so many are working a lot more hours,” said Jones.
The biggest fear Jones has about the virus is that it will get into nursing homes. The elderly patients Jones works with have compromised immune systems and are more susceptible to the virus. Besides working extra hours, Jones has kept herself occupied with projects; such as renovating her mom’s camper in her spare time.
Not having school means seniors now miss out on the final quarter of their four years. Unlike many, Jones was excited not to have class the rest of the year, because she hates being stuck inside all day when the weather is nice. However it isn’t all good, “I am sad about all the events that came along with going to school. Prom, academic banquet, scholarship banquet and graduation,” said Jones.
Jones may not be able to do these final things with her class. However, she hasn’t let it ruin her mood. Although the virus has had an impact on the completion of her high school education it has not affected her plans for the future. Jones plans on furthering her education in nursing by studying to become a nurse anesthetist. “I have always been into helping others and learning about science, this way I get a little bit of both worlds in my career,” said Jones.
Jones is thankful for being able to finish out her senior year of basketball with her talented teammates, with whom the bonds she has created “will never be broken nor forgotten,” Jones expressed. After leaving PHS Jones thinks the class of 2020’s legacy is “all the widespread talent we had within, from debate, theater, academics, agriculture, and sports, we are a very well rounded class.” Jones said