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PHOTO GALLERY: First Day of School


  • By Pam Eubanks
  • | 4:00 a.m. August 20, 2012
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PHOTO GALLERY: First Day of School
Preschool teacher Ginny Davenport made her new students feel right at home.
Preschool teacher Ginny Davenport made her new students feel right at home.
Sofia Turasz, 10, arrived early for Safety Patrol duties.
Sofia Turasz, 10, arrived early for Safety Patrol duties.
Five-year-old Elizabeth Sabine, right, spent time with her sister, Emma, and mom, Jessica, before heading into class.
Five-year-old Elizabeth Sabine, right, spent time with her sister, Emma, and mom, Jessica, before heading into class.
Alejandro Pina, 4, was dropped off for pre-kindergarten classes by his dad, Joe, and 8-year-old brother, Emilio, not pictured.
Alejandro Pina, 4, was dropped off for pre-kindergarten classes by his dad, Joe, and 8-year-old brother, Emilio, not pictured.
Gullett Guidance Counselor Monica Rice helped put a tag on the backpack of Marissa Valencia, 10, who will be picked up by car each day.
Gullett Guidance Counselor Monica Rice helped put a tag on the backpack of Marissa Valencia, 10, who will be picked up by car each day.
First-grade student Evan Brown showed no signs of nervousness as he walked in with his dad, Kevin, right.
First-grade student Evan Brown showed no signs of nervousness as he walked in with his dad, Kevin, right.
Ishvina Singh and Robby Goecker anchored the morning news for Gullett, leading students in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Ishvina Singh and Robby Goecker anchored the morning news for Gullett, leading students in the Pledge of Allegiance.
Gullett Principal Kathy Hayes welcomed students on the morning news.
Gullett Principal Kathy Hayes welcomed students on the morning news.
Jodi and Dave Kudelko enjoyed Gullett's
Jodi and Dave Kudelko enjoyed Gullett's "Boo Hoo Breakfast."
Linda and Tom Rojack dropped off their granddaughter, Stephanie Green, before getting coffee at Gullett's
Linda and Tom Rojack dropped off their granddaughter, Stephanie Green, before getting coffee at Gullett's "Boo Hoo Breakfast."
Deanna and Trevor Scott, with their daughter, Lola, dropped off their oldest child, 5-year-old Isabella, to school for the first time.
Deanna and Trevor Scott, with their daughter, Lola, dropped off their oldest child, 5-year-old Isabella, to school for the first time.
Harrison Keaser, 4, was excited about his first day of school at Gullett Elementary.
Harrison Keaser, 4, was excited about his first day of school at Gullett Elementary.
Almost as soon as school started, 4-year-old Garius Branch was busy coloring alongside his new classmates at Gullett.
Almost as soon as school started, 4-year-old Garius Branch was busy coloring alongside his new classmates at Gullett.

 

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