In celebration of the first day for many area schools, Tribune reporter, Susan, visited with several students to talk to them about their first day and what the year holds for them. Here’s what they had to say …
Tribune photos by Susan Lindsey
What are you most looking forward to this school year?
“I just feel like if I want to keep going in the direction I’m going, I’ve got to keep working hard .. And with football season started, I just know I got to keep pushing myself harder than I’m used to.”
Kyler Ford, 10th grade, DHS
Were you ready for this day? “I was a little nervous.” – Coy Copeland, 2nd grade, Malta Elementary
What are you most looking forward to this school year? “Everything!” –Maliyah Gaffney, 3rd grade, DeKalb Elementary
What are you most looking forward to this school year? “My goal is to be able to answer every math problem possible … I have been doing multiplication flash cards.” –Malika Jackson, 3rd grade, Crestview Elementary
What is one piece of advice you want to give to the younger students? “Definitely figure out what you’re good at and try to excel at it ... Freshman year is when you’ve got to put in the hard work.” Presley Sparks, 12th grade, DHS
Were you ready for this day? “I was kind of. I was just very sleepy.” –Cesc Espinoza, 4th grade, DeKalb Elementary
