PHOTO OF THE DAY: 'The First Day is Always Easy'

Blythe Drewer escorted her daughter Shea Drewer, right, and friend Bella Young, left, into Wednesday morning.

The first day of school was originally , but Baltimore County students gained following .

Shea, who is starting first grade, said she was excited to meet her teachers. Bella, who is starting second grade, offered some advice. "The first day is always easy," she said.

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