Another school year is under way

Xander looked ready to take on whatever Fourth Grade has in store for him as he set out from his Virginia home Tuesday morning for the first day of school.

In Ohio, meanwhile, Stephanie is already a couple of weeks into the fall semester as a junior at Hilliard-Darby High School.

Pre-game warm-ups

As a marching band member, Stephanie's season began in early August with band camp. The first football game of the season was Sept. 2 against crosstown rival Hilliard-Davidson High.

Davidson, the home team, prevailed in the game. Cathy posted: "Wishing the final score was different - however the band did a great job!"