Today, 2nd graders from Phenix City Schools filled the South Girard Middle 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 Russell 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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- These 2nd graders are excited to celebrate.
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- Allison, Sanai, Cason, Makayla, Semajah, & Aniecia lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Finely, & Rebekkah honored Judith Stone as their Helping Hands Hero.
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- Arnold Bellamy was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Jakayla & Juoaquinn.
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- Coach Wesley Taff was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Emma.
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- Mikayla honored Coach Geoffrey Hunt as her Helping Hands Hero.
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- Coach Alex Ghoja was honored as a Helping Hands hero by Brayden.
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- Elizabeth honored Coach Cassie Culligan as her Helping Hands Hero.
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- Ily & Kolbri honored Mrs. Mary Dixon as their Helping Hands Hero.
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- Cheryl Hunter was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Breelynn.
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- Taquonna Law was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by London. Principal Dr. Tavis Richardson took a picture with London after his speech.
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- Christopher honored Lisa Rushing as her Helping Hands Hero.
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- Nurse Jamie Jones was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Brooklyn.
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- Taking their Helping Hands Pledge!
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- Super Citizens lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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- U.S.A.!
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- Our heroes singing and celebrating!
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- Phenix City Helping Hands Heroes, the students that honored them, Principals, Reeivice Girtman from the central office and our friend Jennifer Lowman from the City of Phenix City!
