This month, teens restricted to the boundaries of their homes mourn the loss of their social lives, extracurricular hobbies, sports and celebrations. Isabella Wyckoff of Manahawkin, who turned 15 last week, had resigned herself to having a quiet birthday with her immediate family members. As she spent the day in her pajamas in true quarantine fashion, her grandmother Phyllis Higgins was busy organizing a surprise “drive by birthday.” Nobody, not even Wyckoff’s parents, knew about the surprise.
Making the most of turning 15 during quarantine. (Supplied Photo)
“I wanted to celebrate her birthday, but obviously, we haven’t had any close contact since the beginning of March,”…
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