Today, Beverlye Magnet students gathered for an inspiring graduation event to celebrate their successful completion of the American Character Program and the immersive character lessons they’ve been learning by studying famous historical figures.
“To see them so enthusiastic about civics is extraordinary.” said Dothan City Schools Chairman Mike Schmitz. “This really will change these kids and, as business people, we’ll also get better employees out of it.”
As part of the dynamic Super Citizen Program that reaches elementary students, the middle-school-based American Character Program takes an exciting, comic-book approach to teaching students who expect multi-sensory engagement in education.
They study Americans whose civic involvement, ingenuity and leadership shaped our nation. And they’re learning how their education makes it possible to accomplish similar feats.
Finally, they honored local heroes who make a difference in their community.
See today’s highlights in the photo gallery below!
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- Charity, Brody, Sammy and D’Aisha of the “Flag Torch Team” speak about their service project.
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- The “Flag Torch Team” lead the crowd in the the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Caroline and Nicholas tell about their Torch Team “Serving those who serve”.
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- Lily and Jaishon honor their community hero.
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- Captain Bubba Ott was honored today as a community hero by Lily and Jaishon.
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- Jaishon and Makayla talk about a great American character they have learned from.
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- Gracie and Jacob introduce their community hero.
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- Mama Tina is honored today by Gracie and Jacob.
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- Apolonia and Ethan speak about their great American character.
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- Kayllie and Francis introduce their great American character they have studied about.
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- Makayla, Madison, Brayden, Amya and Cason talk about the “Promoting Literacy” Torch Team they have been working in.
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- Mr. and Mrs. Crawford were honored today by the “Promoting Literacy” Torch Team.
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- Jamilyn and Emily introduce their great American character.
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- Karlee and Caroline talk about the American character they have been learning from.
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- Chloe and Kayleigh talk about their Torch Team Hero from the the Humane Society, Fred Myers.
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- Representatives from the Humane Society stand with the girls to be honored.
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- Kaelyn and Torion introduce their American character.
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- Emily, Isabel and D’Maree honor former Mayor and generous supporter, Mike Schmitz.
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- The Community Heroes of Beverlye Magnet School.
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- The students stand with Kristen Sharp of the Liberty Learning Foundation.
