Today, more than 200 5th graders from Arab Elementary School filled the auditorium at Arab High 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.
These students have learned their important roles in America’s future thanks to an immersive experience in civic, character, financial literacy and social studies. And in the closing piece of the program, Torch Teams, 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
Authentic Liberty Replicas . They learned that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero!”
See the heroes honored in the photo gallery below!
Today’s event and the donation of Super Citizen teaching kits was made possible by Arab Cartage & Express, Arab Mothers Club #1, Judge Liles Burke, Jones Pharmacy & Gifts, Regions Bank, and WalMart of Arab. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
Did you see today’s event? Were you as emotional as we were? Will you help us continue this amazing mission?
Special thanks to Arab Mayor Bob Joslin for attending todays wonderful event!
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The students take a moment to smile for a picture before the Celebration begins.
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These are the smiling faces of Arab’s Super Citizens.
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The next great Americans of Arab
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These students are excited to honor their heroes and become Super Citizens.
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These are the smiling faces of Arab’s Super Citizens.
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Principal Cupp greets and welcomes everyone as the Super Citizen Graduation begins.
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Allison, Rachel Reese and Mary Elizabeth lead the students in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Hero Jeff Warren was honored today as a Torch Team Hero by John.
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Hero Billy Roy was honored today as a Torch Team hero by Tucker.
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Kastin honored her Torch Team hero, Robert Posey today at the celebration.
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Dare Officer and Hero, Dwayne Shedd was honored today by Ari and her classroom.
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Sara honored Donna Crider as her Torch Team hero today at the celebration.
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Hero Kim Haney was honored today by Jasmine and her classroom.
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Vivian honored Sandra Preston today as her class’s Torch Team Hero.
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Hero Tracy Clark was honored today at the Super Citizen graduation by Abigail and her classroom.
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The students proudly wore their Super Citizen t-shirt with their incredible sponsors listed on the back.
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The students joined together to recite the Super Citizen Pledge.
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Kristen Sharp led the students in “YOU in the USA” with the help of Madilyn, Summer, Morgan, Reese, Alexis, Erin and Jonathan.
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Kristen Sharp led the students in “YOU in the USA” with the help of Madilyn, Summer, Morgan, Reese, Alexis, Erin and Jonathan.
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The students raise their voices together as Super Citizens in “YOU in the USA”.
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The students raise their voices together as Super Citizens in “YOU in the USA”.
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The students raise their voices together as Super Citizens in “YOU in the USA”.
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The Arab Elementary Super Citizens and their 2016 Torch Team Heroes.