Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016, was the first day of school for Lawrence first-graders. Journal-World photojournalist Nick Krug asked a few of them what they’re most excited about for the upcoming school year.

photo by: Nick Krug

Cordley first-grader Shea Greenwell...Answer: "Can I tell you two things? Having a new teacher and new friends."

photo by: Nick Krug

Cordley first-grader Alex Lovell...Answer: "Hmmm. I don't know yet."

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Cordley first-grader Posey Sears-Reese...Answer: "Meeting my first grade teacher."

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New York first-grader Colleen Thomas...Answer: "The zip line on the playground."

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New York first grader Ivy Bitters. ..Answer: "I'm most excited because we're going to get fishes at every table."

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New York first-grader Tre'Vion Mims...Answer: "That I get to earn tickets for being respectful, being safe and being a learner."

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Hillcrest first-grader Arazu Jamal Ismael...Answer: "Um, recess and friends."

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Hillcrest first-grader Max Cloud...Answer: "Playing with clay."

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Hillcrest first-grader Yandel Gongora ... Answer: “Hidden toys in the room.”