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Nearly every aspect of life as we know it has been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, especially the school system. Proms and graduations: canceled. Field trips: canceled. Sports seasons: started, then canceled, then started again. Hybrid. Distance learning. Masks and social distancing. Amid the chaos of “can’ts” and “only ifs,” two MCC senior National Honor Society seniors found a way to demonstrate resilience to adversity through their volunteerism projects.

The Greenbush-Middle River One-Act officially began its schedule with its first rehearsal on January 8, holding it via Zoom— an online meeting application— due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In just 18 days, the thespians learned their lines and prepared to perform their play, capping this period with a sub-section performance after school on the GMR School stage on January 26.

Isabella Brockhouse completed coursework and clinical hours at Stewarts School in Sioux Falls, SD. Isabella is a native of Middle River, a 2019 graduate of GMR, and was the 2017 Ms. Middle River. She is licensed for hair, skin and nails and graduated with distinction.