Today, 2nd graders from Daniel Pratt Elementary School filled their caferia. 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 Autauga 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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2nd graders showing off their Helping Hands Graduation Certificate!
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These 2nd graders are excited to honor their heroes and get their graduation certificates!
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Kennedy & Anissa lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Ryan and his friend Natalie honored his parents, Ashli & Michael Gordon as their class Helping Hands Heroes!
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Officer Derrick Emmanuel is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Clark & Ezra.
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Principal Donna Finch is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Baylee & John.
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Emilia & Simon honored Nurse Danielle Ulmer as their class Helping Hands hero.
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Nurse Tracey Phillips is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Turner & Katlyn
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Yankee McKinnon is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Kiley & Helen.
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Vivienne & Jovanny honored Wendy Fuller as their class Helping Hands Hero.
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School Counselor Marylyn Brownell is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Britton & Anna Lee.
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Taking their Helping Hands Pledge!
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Thank you to our amazing sponsors!
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Super Citizens lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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U.S.A.!
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Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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U.S.A.!
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The students and heroes filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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Daniel Pratt Elementary School Helping Hands Heroes.
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We were so excited Stephen Whitehead with the Rotary attended the celebration today!
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Principal Finch shares how proud she is of these 2nd grade Super Citizens!