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WXYZ morning team shares photos, memories, advice ahead of 2022-23 school year

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Posted at 12:23 PM, Aug 17, 2022
and last updated 2022-08-17 12:23:15-04

(WXYZ) — As families gear up for the start of the school year, morning anchors Alicia Smith, Keenan Smith, Ali Hoxie, and Kevin Jeanes think back on their time as students! Some share old school photos. Others give some helpful advice. Hear and see what they have to say in the videos below.

Alicia Smith reflects on her childhood in Savannah, Georgia; Shares cute school photo:
"One thing I always remember when I think about beginning of school is I'd get butterflies in my stomach."

Alicia Smith reflects on her childhood in Savannah, Georgia; Shares cute school photo

"Always eat a good breakfast, kids. That is so very important."

Keenan Smith talks about his sons who are both entering new schools this 2022-2023 school year:
"It's a time of excitement. There's a lot of possibility, a lot of promise, but you know, look, there's some anxiety."

Keenan Smith talks about his sons who are both entering new schools this 2022-2023 school year:

Ali Hoxie shares school photo featuring her favorite Harry Potter glasses; reflects on time as a singer:
"I thought they were really cool, but they're kinda nerdy now that I look back."

Ali Hoxie share school photo featuring her favorite Harry Potter glasses; reflects on time as a singer

Kevin Jeanes shows off frosted tips in old school photo; gives helpful advice:
"I was really awkward, couldn't talk to anybody so I think my hair just really spoke for itself."

Kevin Jeanes shows off frosted tips in old school photos; gives helpful advice:

To see back-to-school photos of other 7 Action News reporters, click here.