Today, 2nd graders from Meadow View Elementary School filled the cafeteria. 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 Shelby 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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They are excited to honor their heroes and get their graduation certificates!
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Mary Beth, Bella, & Baylee lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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School Secretary, Adrian Finley is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Abbie.
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Makayla honored Beth Yerby as a Helping Hands Hero.
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Lori Lamber is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Gracy.
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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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The students filled the roomwith 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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U.S.A.!
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The students wave their flags in song.
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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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Meadow View Helping Hands Heroes!
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These students celebrate at their Super Citizen graduation!
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The Next Great Americans of Meadow View Elementary!
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Celebrating at their Super Citizen Graduation!
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These students celebrate at their Super Citizen graduation!
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The Next Great Americans of Meadow View Elementary!
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Celebrating at their Super Citizen Graduation!
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These students celebrate at their Super Citizen graduation!
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The Next Great Americans of Meadow View Elementary!
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Celebrating at their Super Citizen Graduation!
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These students celebrate at their Super Citizen graduation!
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The Next Great Americans of Meadow View Elementary!
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Celebrating at their Super Citizen Graduation!
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The Next Great Americans of Meadow View Elementary!