Schenectady HS students return to building for first time this year | The Daily Gazette SECTIONS Shares0 Schenectady High School seniors Alex Ordway and Angelita Cotto sometimes had a difficult time getting motivated this year as they struggled with remote learning. “I just didn’t feel the drive to get up in the morning and work like I did when in school,” said Cotto, who made the honor roll last year before the pandemic upended schools across the country. “I’m academically smart, but it’s just the drive for me. I just didn’t have the drive.” Ordway, who often logged into class from his bed, said trying to muster the energy and interest in academics has been draining this year, especially when faced with the distractions of home.