The CHIEF January 2021

Community Ice Skating Rink B y C a l l i e D a l t o n

Just like that, many students have finished their last fall semester as high school students. Seniors would have never guessed that this is how the last year of their high school career was going to look like. Most would enjoy being out of school every other day, but for many seniors it just adds to grief of leaving soon. Many students have taken reign of these circumstances by studying, doing well and putting in the much needed research for potential colleges. As the winter brews, many deadlines for colleges have approached or on their way to being over. This means that many students have spent a lot of hours writing essays, submitting applications, and of course spending hours upon hours of research. Just because their senior year is not what anyone pictured, the class of 2021 is still taking action on their plans for the future. Memories here and now are still being made in the school time students have, and for the class of 2021, the whole year is something to remember and to utilize to help plan their future. guidelines allow for ten people on the ice at a time while also social distancing and wearing masks. Best part is, entry to the rink is completely free. All interested skaters have to do is sign up on the Pontiac Township website for a time allotment. Hot chocolate is also available for free, courtesy of Bank of Pontiac! The Christmas season this year is far from normal, but an exciting new activity is just what Pontiac needed. Senior POV B y A l y s s a R o d r i g u e z This December, Pontiac debuted its new community ice skating rink. Just in time for the holidays, families can now ice skate together with the backdrop of Pontiac’s historic downtown. As construction began in early November, excitement grew amongst eager skaters. However, COVID restrictions have been placed to ensure the safety of the skaters enjoying the rink. The