Today, the 2nd graders from Franklin County Schools filled the Belgreen High School Auditorium. After finishing 10 weeks in the Super Citizen Program, they are gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and honor local heroes from the stage.
Thanks to Mr. Palmer and his very hands-on teaching, these students have begun learning about their important roles in America’s future. The “Hands on Liberty” DVD series and accompanying activities and lesson plans teach crucial lessons in civics, character, financial literacy and social studies to a tech-centric generation. And in the closing piece of the program, Helping Hands, students are applying those crucial lessons in the real world.
Students chose heroes who embodied the traits of amazing citizens and read essays from stage before presenting them with Liberty Pins. They learned that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero!”
See heroes honored and a glimpse of the exciting event in the gallery below!
Today’s event and the donation of Super Citizen teaching kits was made possible by the Franklin County Community Alliance. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
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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- Elijah, Arlita, Braylee, Austin, & Miley lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Xander honored his mom Regina Cantrell as a Helping Hands Hero.
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- Principal Derek Ergle was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Dakota.
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- Anne Tyler & Jacob honored Bo Weeks as their Helping Hands Hero.
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- Bill Hunderman was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Addie. His daughter, Abigal accepted on his behalf.
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- Nurse Diane Baker was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Emmalyn.
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- Board Member Kacey Johnston was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Chole & Chap.
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- Representative Jamie Kiel was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Marisol.
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- Nurse Linda Castillo was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Orlando.
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- Allyson honored Todd Elliot was a Helping Hands Hero.
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- Serina honored Lisa Butler as a Helping Hands Hero.
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- Sue Raper was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Kendon.
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- Super Citizens lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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- U.S.A.!
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- Franklin County Helping Hands Heroes, students that honored them, Principals, Wesley Thigpen from the Central Office, and Megan MacLemore with Community Spirit Bank
