625 crown-wearing, flag-waving third graders from Collins-Rhodes, Elizabeth Fonde, Forest Hills, A. H. Holloway, Meadowlake, Robbins, & Wilmer Elementary Schools cheered, clapped and counted down to a grand entrance by Libby Liberty™ at Murphy High School Theater. Fresh off her Next Great Americans Tour, the lady in green brought history to life and introduced students to the 10-week civics, character, financial literacy and social studies program they’ll begin after her tour rolls away.
The Super Citizen experience includes today’s kickoff event, immersive learning and community service projects and will culminate with a graduation celebration that sees students honoring local, everyday heroes from stage.
These crucial lessons are being taught thanks to funding from the Mobile County Community Alliance who understand that these lessons must be taught despite school budget cuts. The day ended with a rousing sing-a-long of the tour’s anthem, “YOU in the U.S.A.”
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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Lauryn, Paityn, Brooklyn, & Michael lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Libby Liberty™ makes her entrance to reveal her true name: “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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Libby’s finger is 8 feet long, the length of a car.
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Mateo, Madelynn, & Garrett help Libby show off her real measurements.
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Do you know what’s written on Libby’s tablet? Here’s a hint: It’s the date of American Independence!
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She isn’t green like Shrek, she turned patina through a process called oxidation.
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Mr. Eiffel designed her skeleton, just like he designed the Eiffel Tower!
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On October 28, 1886 they had a huge celebration to welcome Libby home to America.
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The spikes on her crown are about the size of a Great White Shark.
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“I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” –Emma Lazarus
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We all hold the most important title!
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Super Citizens help Libby lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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Waving their flags in song and celebration!
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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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Libby’s helpers do a great job showing everyone the moves to “YOU in the USA!”
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The students 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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Libby loves seeing the students excited to sing her tour anthem!
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We were very lucky to get to hear from Representative Mark Shirey at today’s event!
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Libby loves getting pictures with real-life Super Citizens and Community Leaders!
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Representative Mark Shirey & Libby grab a picture after the show!
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Libby and Matthew Spivey smile for a picture!
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These Mobile County students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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Mobile County 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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The Next Great Americans of Mobile County!
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Libby greets the wonderful students of Mobile County!
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These Mobile County students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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Mobile County 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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The Next Great Americans of Mobile County!
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Libby greets the wonderful students of Mobile County!
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These Mobile County students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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Mobile County 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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The Next Great Americans of Mobile County!
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Libby greets the wonderful students of Mobile County!
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These Mobile County students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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Mobile County 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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The Official Libby Liberty™ Selfie!