On the first day of school Romona Fenn’s first grade class was beginning the day with a special portrait by which to remember the day. Memphis Dodge gets his photograph taken as Eli Oglesby waits his turn. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

The class listens to the first story of the new year in Romona Fenn’s class. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)

After learning some of the new rules of the new year, the first grade class takes a few minutes to stretch and do a few exercises. (Ben Hillyer / The Natchez Democrat)