Josephine McIlwain, left, thanks Sheila Goodman, right, and her kindergarten class for honoring her with their book “When I’m 102 Just Like You.” Students met McIlwain on their 100th day of school, and Goodman wanted her students to write about what they would do and what they would be like when they are 102 like McIlwain. Jessica Lindsey/Dispatch Staff

Robert Sloan, a kindergartener at Fairview Elementary, walked down the red carpet Friday as parents, siblings and grandparents cheered him on. Sloan read his page in the book “When I’m 102 Just Like You,” and he said when he is 102, he will “be big.” Each student has two pages – one with their writing and one with their own illustration. Jessica Lindsey/Dispatch Staff

Kylin Taylor, a kindergarten student from Sheila Goodman’s class at Fairview Elementary School, read from a book compiled with the students’ own writings. The book was titled “When I’m 102 Just Like You,” and it honors Josephine McIlwain, who is 102. Taylor said when he is 102, he will have no teeth, eat a hot dog and watch tv, and his “face will be ugly.” Jessica Lindsey/Dispatch Staff

Bryson Hickman, a kindergarten student from Sheila Goodman’s class at Fairview Elementary School, reads from a book compiled with the students’ own writings. The book was titled “When I’m 102 Just Like You,” and it honors Josephine McIlwain, who is 102. Hickman said when he is 102, he will talk slow, eat steak, have no teeth and sleep all day. Jessica Lindsey/Dispatch Staff

Fairview Elementary kindergartners Taniyah Curry, left, and Bryanna Cook, right, walked the red carpet Friday as parents, siblings and grandparents cheered them on. Students walked down the red carpet before reading their excerpt from the class’ book, “When I’m 102 Just Like You.” The readings were a hit with the audience as they laughed and cooed at the readings. Jessica Lindsey/Dispatch Staff