Today 300 second graders from WO Parmer Elementary School, Georgiana School, & McKenzie School cheered and counted down to the grand entrance of Libby Liberty™. Wearing green paper crowns and waving tiny American flags, they showed their enthusiasm for the Super Citizen Program they’ll begin after today’s theatrical performance.
Liberty Learning Foundation (with generous sponsorship by the Butler County Community Alliance) is kicking off the program in a big way. Not only are students watching as the vivacious Statue of Liberty character brings history to life, they are also being introduced to the man who will give them a “hand” with lessons back in their classrooms. As Libby winds down, she hands the screen over to Mr. Palmer, a brash and brilliant hand-character who leads students in lessons in civics, character, financial literacy and our Great American Story.
After class photos with Libby, students and teachers return to classrooms energized to learn crucial, all-American lessons. They’ll also begin the process of nominating and honoring “Helping Hands Heroes” who they will honor at their graduation celebration when the program is complete for this year.
Were you at the event? See the photo gallery below to find yourself, to revisit the magic or watch it unfold for the first time >
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Cornelius, Diamante, and TK lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Libby Liberty™ makes her entrance to reveal her true name: “Liberty Enlightening the World.”
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Libby’s mouth is 3 feet long, about the length of an electric guitar!
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Isabella, Aidones, and Adda Lynne help Libby show off her real measurements.
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Libby’s finger is 8 feet long, the length of a car.
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The Official Libby Liberty™ Selfie!
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She isn’t green like Shrek, she turned patina through a process called oxidation.
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Her torch is what lights the way to freedom.
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Do you know what’s written on Libby’s tablet? Here’s a hint: It’s the date of American Independence!
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Libby’s skeleton is made of iron and steel!
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On October 28, 1886 they had a huge celebration to welcome Libby home to America.
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Libby invites the students to imagine what it would be like to be an immigrant traveling to Ellis Island.
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“We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now.” – MLK Jr.
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Libby shares the iconic poem “The New Colossus.”
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Libby shares all about the exciting Super Citizen Program the students are about to begin!
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Super Citizens help Libby lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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We love seeing the students excited to sing along to our tour anthem!
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Libby and her leaders sing together for freedom!
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Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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These students are excited to sing along to our tour anthem!
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Waving their flags in song and celebration!
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We love seeing the students excited to sing along to our tour anthem!
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“Freedom! Liberty! It starts with you and me!”
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Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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Libby and her leaders sing together for freedom!
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These students are singing our tour anthem loud and proud!
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Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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Waving their flags in song and celebration!
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Libby loves having Super Citizens singing along to her tour anthem!
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Libby loves getting pictures with real-life Super Citizens and Community Leaders!
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We were so excited to see Superintendent Joseph Eiland at our event today!
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Assistant Superintendent Lisa Adair was here to help kick off our program today!
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These Butler County students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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These Butler County students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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These Butler County students are destined for greatness as they start their Super Citizen Journey!!
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These great citizens are about to start their Super Citizen journey.
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Libby gets a picture with these amazing students after the kickoff.
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Libby greets the wonderful students of Butler County!
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Libby greets the wonderful students of Butler County!
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These students are excited to meet Libby Liberty!
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Libby loved getting to visit the students of Butler County!
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These Butler County students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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These Butler County students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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These Butler County students are destined for greatness as they start their Super Citizen Journey!!