First-graders send items to Iraq

Renee Hearn's first grade class, along with help of Eagle Pharmacy, recently sent boxes of goodies to soldiers in Iraq. In the boxes were personal hygiene items, snacks, an American flag, a disposable camera and a picture of Hearn's class holding an American flag. Gill Sheppard, who is stationed in Iraq, is taking pictures with the disposable camera to return to the first grade class. Tracie, Olivia, Victoria and "Little" Gill Sheppard helped the class pack the boxes. Shown are, at left: Tracie, "Little" Gill, Victoria and Olivia Sheppard; and from left, first row: Jayla Williams, Emily Hernandez, Brandon Graham, Chase Thompson, Efren Martinez, Marquise Stephens and Austin Hagen; second row: Rylee Cook, Colby Broxton, Champerial Newton, Za'Rianna Odom, Marley Knight, Amir Dixon, Kharial Cox and Hearn; and back row: Trenton Hensley, Jay Jones, Keyonte Lee, Jazzion Stephens and Phillip Price. (Photo contributed)