Today, crown-wearing, flag-waving fifth graders cheered, clapped and counted down to a grand entrance by Libby Liberty™ at Cedar Hill Elementary.
Fresh off her Next Great Americans Tour bus, 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 bus 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 Liberty Alliance members 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.”
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See photos of the event and class photos with Libby Liberty™ in the gallery below!
- The smiling faces of Cedar Hill before meeting Libby Liberty™.
- The students are seen here showing off the Authentic Statue of Liberty Replica that they will give to their heroes.
- These students are excited to become Super Citizens.
- Abby and Emily help Libby show off her true measurements when on her pedestal.
- Libby talks about her finger being 8 feet long.
- The students pose for a selfie with Libby Liberty™.
- Libby shows off her selfie stick for the Cedar Hill students.
- Libby tells the students about the 25 windows in her crown.
- The chains around Libby’s feet are broken to symbolize our freedom from oppression.
- The students close their eyes to imagine coming to America for the first time.
- The students pictures seeing the Statue of Liberty after a long, hard journey.
- Libby shows the Authentic Statue of Liberty Replica that will be given to the students heroes.
- Libby leads the students in “YOU in the USA” with the help of Anna, Ella, Abby, Caitlyn, Malaya and Mahalia.
- Libby leads the students in “YOU in the USA” with the help of Anna, Ella, Abby, Caitlyn, Malaya and Mahalia.
- Cedar Hill sings “YOU in the USA” at the top of their lungs.
- The students of Cedar Hill wave their flags today to “YOU in the USA”.
- The next great Americans from Cedar Hill Elementary School
- The future Super Citizens of Cedar Hill Elementary School
- The next great Americans from Cedar Hill Elementary School
- The future Super Citizens of Cedar Hill Elementary School
- Libby gets a picture with these special Super Citizens after the program.
- The official Libby Liberty™ selfie