In Spokane, Washington, students and residents impacted by wildfires are finding solace in daily routines and school activities. Despite the devastation, returning to familiar patterns offers a sense of normalcy.
The Shadle Park High School cheerleaders energized the crowd during a football game on September 10. Their performances come weeks after fire ravaged parts of Spokane, the state’s second-largest city.
For Dailon Wells-Dutton, waking up in a new apartment is a reminder of what was lost. The 17-year-old’s mother worked to replace the philosophy books and family photos consumed by fire. Yet, his closet remains sparse, and the new teddy bear on his bed lacks the sentimental value of the beloved, worn companion he carried since age three.
These students draw reassurance from school routines and activities. Football games, despite their outcomes, provide a semblance of stability in the face of upheaval. Such gatherings are crucial for those whose lives were upended by disaster.
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