175 crown-wearing, flag-waving fifth graders cheered, clapped and counted down to a grand entrance by Libby Liberty™ at Collins Intermediate School. Fresh off her Next Great Americans Tour, 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 tour 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 the Jackson County Community Alliance 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.”
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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- U.S.A.!
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- Libby loves having Super Citizens singing along to her tour anthem!
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- The students wave their flags in song.
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- Libby and her leaders sing together for freedom.
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- Libby shares the iconic poem “The New Colossus.”
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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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- Ellis Island is right next to Liberty Island, which is where Libby lives.
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- She isn’t green like Shrek, she turned patina through a process called oxidation.
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- Libby reveals her 879 inch shoe size.
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- They are posing for their Selfie with Libby!
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- Libby’s finger is 8 feet long, the length of a car.
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- Libby’s mouth is 3 feet long, about the length of an electric guitar!
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- Carly and Bruno help Libby show off her real measurements.
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- Libby Liberty™ makes her entrance to reveal her true name: “Liberty Enlightening the World.”
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- Alex and Kajae lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- These students get a picture with Libby Liberty™ after the program.
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- Libby gets a picture with these amazing students after the kickoff.
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- The Next Great Americans of Scottsboro!
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- These students get a picture with Libby Liberty™ after the program.
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- Libby gets a picture with these amazing students after the kickoff.
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- The Next Great Americans of Scottsboro!
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- These students get a picture with Libby Liberty™ after the program.
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- Libby smiles for a picture with one of her favorites!
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- Superintendent Amy Childers, Principal Jeffrey Tubbs, & Asst Principal Chasta Breland grab a picture with Libby after the show.
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- Libby smiles for a photo with these amazing friends after the show!
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- Libby smiles for a picture with Lynn Buckley and Angie after the show!
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- Libby loves getting pictures with amazing Super Citizens!
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- The Official Libby Liberty™ Selfie!
