Local kids put best foot forward for a new year

Published 5:40 pm Friday, August 30, 2019

By Matt Debnam

FIVE IN A ROW: Famous Wilson, 7th grade, is ready to read new books. Ethan Wilson, 6th grade, is thrilled for math and band. Bralan Wilson, fifth grade, is excited to learn new math skills. Michael Wilson, fourth grade, is also excited to learn new math. Jaiden Wilson, third grade, loves to learn and is excited about everything. All five attend Northeast Elementary School. (Dawn Wilson)

With backpacks full and big smiles on their faces, students throughout Beaufort County set out for another year of fun and learning this week. From pre-k students to high school seniors, parents across the county snapped scrapbook-worthy photos on the first day of school, preserving memories that will last a lifetime. For each child, the coming school year holds something exciting, whether it is learning about a favorite subject, meeting a new teacher or simply spending time with friends. This week, a number of local parents shared back-to-school photos, and a little bit about what their children were excited to learn this year.

SPELLING AND MATH: Dale Cherry (left), first grader, is pumped to expand his vocabulary with new spelling words, while Kara Cherry (right), a second-grade student, is ready to expand her horizons in math. Both attend Chocowinity Primary School. (Roxanne Gibbs)

FIRST DAY EXCITEMENT: Luke Avery started his first day of high school this week, while Daisy Avery started the third grade. Daisy was excited to meet her new teacher. (Tonya Avery)

NEW FRIENDS: Harrison and Caroline Barkley, starting fourth and second grade, respectively, are both looking forward to a fun school year full of friendship and knowledge. (Katie Barkley)

STARTING KINDERGARTEN: Isacc Hawley, age five, was excited to learn about “everything” on his first day of kindergarten at Bath Elementary. (Cassondra Hawley)

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