Today 150 second graders from Andalusia Elementary School cheered and counted down to the grand entrance of Libby Liberty™. Wearing green paper crowns and waving tiny American flags, they showed their enthusiasm for the Super Citizen Program they’ll begin after today’s theatrical performance.
Liberty Learning Foundation with the generous sponsorship of the Covington County Community Alliance is kicking off the program in a big way. Not only are students watching as the vivacious Statue of Liberty character brings history to life, they are also being introduced to the man who will give them a “hand” with lessons back in their classrooms. As Libby winds down, she hands the screen over to Mr. Palmer, a brash and brilliant hand-character who leads students in DVD-based lessons in civics, character, financial literacy and our Great American Story.
After class photos with Libby, students and teachers return to classrooms energized to learn crucial, all-American lessons. They’ll also begin the process of nominating and honoring “Helping Hands Heroes” who they will honor at their graduation celebration when the program is complete for this year.
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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Braxton, Isaack, A.J and Abygail lead the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Alane Brunson, Principal of Andalusia Elementary, welcomes everyone to the 2017 Super Citizen Kickoff.
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Her official name is “Liberty Enlightening the World”.
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C.J and Thomas help Libby show off her true measurements.
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Her finger is 8 feet long!
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Her shoe size is 879!
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She turned patina through a process called oxidation.
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Her chains are broken and symbolize our freedom from oppression.
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Libby lives on Liberty Island right next to Ellis Island.
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Libby asks the students to close their eyes and imagine they are on a long, hard journey.
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The students imagine coming to America for the first time.
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“We may have all come on different ships but we are in the same boat now.” MLK Jr.
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Libby shares the iconic poem “The New Colossus”.
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Libby introduces her helping hand, Mr. Palmer.
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Lakyn, Demetreuana, Cozy, Alyssa, Na’Imah, Kalyric, Braden and Zane lead the crowd in the tour anthem, “YOU in the USA”.
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“Only you can keep the YOU in the USA”.
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The view from the stage as the students sing together.
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The students join together to sing the tour anthem of freedom and liberty.
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The Next Great Americans of Andalusia Elementary
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The future Super Citizens of Andalusia Elementary
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The Next Great Americans of Andalusia Elementary
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The future Super Citizens of Andalusia Elementary
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The Next Great Americans of Andalusia Elementary
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The future Super Citizens of Andalusia Elementary
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Principal Alane Brunson & Assistant Principal Brenda Johnson get a picture with Libby Liberty™.
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The official Libby Liberty™ selfie