Vianna Cepeda

Vianna Cepeda, a high school senior and head drum major for Odessa High School's marching band, shares her journey through COVID-19 quarantine and the emotional challenges it brought to her and her classmates. Alongside Jamie Newman, the school nurse, they discuss the strain on staff as they manage rising cases. The interplay of school spirit and health protocols creates a poignant narrative, revealing how friendships were tested, milestones lost, and the deep bonds formed in the midst of a pandemic.