Today, 2nd graders from Arab Primary filled the gymnasium. 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 the iPhone, iPad 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 Arab Cartage and Express, Arab Mothers Club #1, Judge Liles Burke, Jones Pharmacy & Gifts, Regions Bank, Wal-Mart of Arab and passionate community sponsors. 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? Please consider making a gift of any amount today >
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- These smiling students of Arab are excited to honor their heroes today.
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- Our next great Americans of Arab are seen here showing of their graduation certificates.
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- The Super Citizens of Arab as they get ready to graduate.
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- The Super Citizens proudly wore shirts with the names of their awesome sponsors from the Arab County Alliance.
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- These smiling students of Arab are excited to honor their heroes today.
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- Dr. Keith, Principal of Arab Primary, greeted everyone as they began the ceremony.
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- The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Owen, Lace, Tessa and Kaylee.
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- Hero Autumn Alexander was honored today by Kylie and her classroom.
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- Dr. Keith was honored as a Helping Hand Hero by Kkylar and her classroom.
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- Larkin honored Sherry Lamaster today as her Helping Hand Hero.
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- Judge Liles Burke was honored by his son ,Claud Liles, at the Super Citizen graduation.
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- Hero Ronda Alldredge was honored today as a Helping Hand Hero by McKennah.
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- Serenity honored Ms. Gloria Hyde as her class’s Helping Hand Hero.
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- Mr. Ed Chapman was honored today as a Helping Hand Hero by Brionna and her classroom.
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- Ella and John-Parker honored their classroom’s Helping Hand Hero, Shane Washburn.
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- Hero Kevin Connell was honored today by Logan as a Helping Hand Hero.
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- Millie and Ellie honored their Mom and Hero, Lezlie-Reed Johnson.
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- Hunter is seen here reading to his Father and Hero over Skype who is overseas fighting for our country.
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- Hero Steven Wray listens to his son Hunter introduce him as a Helping Hand Hero.
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- Hunter, Steven and his wife pose for a picture after the celebration.
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- The Arab Primary students stand together to take the Super Citizen Pledge.
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- The students show their appreciation to their fantastic teachers after the celebration.
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- Kristen Sharp leads the students in “YOU in the USA” with the help of Cayla, David, Brody, Mattie, Payton, Zachary and Madison.
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- “Only you can keep the YOU in the USA”
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- The students raise their voices together in freedom and song.
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- Many thanks to our incredible sponsors for making the Super Citizen Program possible.
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- The Arab Primary students and the 2016 Helping Hand Heroes.
