Today second graders from Stonebridge Elementary & Rockwell Elementary Schools 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 Baldwin 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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The Official Libby Liberty Selfie!
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Weezie and Myla lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Libby’s official name is 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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Ethan and Scarlett-Ann 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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Libby reveals her 879 inch shoe size.
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Her torch is what lights the way to freedom.
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Ellis Island is right next to Liberty Island, which is where Libby lives.
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We all share in the same bright future that is possible because of the ideals for which Libby stands.
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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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She symbolizes the American Dream!
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Libby and her leaders sing together for freedom!
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The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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We love seeing the students excited to sing along to our tour anthem!
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Libby’s helpers do a great job showing everyone the moves to “YOU in the USA!”
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These students are excited to sing along to our tour anthem!
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Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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Singing along to our tour anthem!
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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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These students are singing our tour anthem loud and proud!
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The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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“Freedom! Liberty! It starts with you and me!”
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Libby loves having Super Citizens singing along to her tour anthem!
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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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Libby loves getting pictures with real-life Super Citizens and Community Leaders!
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We were so honored to have Mayor Micheal McMillan join us today!
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These Spanish Fort students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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Spanish Fort 2nd grade students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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Spanish Fort 2nd grade 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 Spanish Fort!
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These Spanish Fort students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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Spanish Fort 2nd grade students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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Spanish Fort 2nd grade 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.