
Back-to-school tears
Five-year-old Jiovanni Evans, right, looks to his mother, Cheryl Evans, with tears in his eyes as he gets set to start his first day in kindergarten Monday morning at Clement Elementary School. The first day of school proved difficult for many youngsters ... as well as parents. (Doug Clark/Sampson Independent)
Doug Clark/Sampson Independent
Five-year-old Jiovanni Evans, right, looks to his mother, Cheryl Evans, with tears in his eyes before saying goodbye and heading to his first day of kindergarten Monday morning at Clement Elementary School. Despite a few tears — from youngsters and their parents — educators in Clinton City and Sampson County schools said the first day of school proved to be very smooth. See story and more photos Pages A13-14.






