Back to School after Covid — Ilana Panich-Linsman

Ella Cole is 17 and a senior at Richard King High School in Corpus Christi, Texas. While some students have returned to school, Ella won’t be back until October. I spent a day with Ella as she went to track practice, virtual classes, swam laps and spent time with her sweet golden retrievers.

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CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - September 8, 2020: Ella Cole, 17, poses for a portrait at her home in Corpus Christi. Ella began her senior year of high school remotely due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - September 9, 2020: Ella Cole, 17, leaves her house for cross country practice before sunrise.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - September 9, 2020: Ella and her track team practice in the early morning.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - September 9, 2020: Ella Cole, 17, leaves Richard King High School to go home and shower and make breakfast before remote class begins.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - September 9, 2020: Ella Cole, 17, eats breakfast while one of her two Golden Retrievers, Duke, asks for a bite.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - September 9, 2020: Ella Cole, 17, logs into her AP Calculus class online as Moby keeps her company.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - September 9, 2020: Ella Cole, 17, heats up leftover spaghetti and meatballs during her lunch break.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - September 9, 2020: Ella Cole, 17, swims lap at her local athletic club.

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS - September 9, 2020: After running errands, Ella Cole, 17, settles in to do homework at home.