'Notice the little things rather than the big picture' -- students reflect on COVID's impact Linda Robertson, The Miami Herald May 1—Here is a selection of essays from Coral Gables High School students who were asked to write their thoughts on "How Has COVID Impacted You?" The essay contest, which drew 113 submissions, was organized by student Nicole Bohlmann and earned a Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of Tropical Florida. The three winners: Leah Ullman, Kayleigh Guin and Samantha Correa. The essays will be preserved in the State Archives of Florida, where they are accessible to the public. "The voices and experiences of youth are often underrepresented in government historical records collections, and this collection provides insight into the experiences of high school students during a historic year," said Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee.