A Virtual Super Citizen Graduation Conecuh County Schools
We all know this school year is “different,” to say the least. One thing that remains consistent: students are completing the Super Citizen Program, honoring local heroes and learning lessons that are more important than ever.
This year, 2nd and 5th graders took up the challenge of becoming Super Citizens and excelled beyond our imagination!
The Super Citizen Program helps educators teach civics, character, financial literacy, careers and service-learning in ways that engage, excite and empower students. Traditionally, the closing of the program involves large gatherings where students honor local heroes who embody the concepts they are learning and practicing in schools. In 2020, of course, that “Graduation Celebration” looks a little different. But the impact is still evident and lasting for students—and the heroes they highlight.
The Liberty Learning Foundation events and education teams bring Libby Liberty™ on to video screens in schools and at home where the Statue of Liberty-styled actress congratulates them on their success, leads them in the “Super Citizen Pledge” and invites them to send in photos and videos of them honoring their heroes. Each school and grade level is different in its approach this year but we receive heartfelt, moving videos of students reading essays to front-line workers, to veterans, to teachers and more … all proving they are living our motto: “When you honor a hero, you become a hero.”
Many schools are holding their Celebrations in the classroom, masked and socially distanced. Many are in libraries. And some are coordinating virtual celebrations with students at home. The teachers’ commitment to the Super Citizen Program (especially when it might be easier to “skip the COVID year”) is a heartwarming testament to the importance of teaching our Next Great Americans how to be just that: truly great.
Congratulations to this year’s Super Citizens, their heroes and the educators on the front lines ensuring their success.
And a huge THANK YOU to the Conecuh County Community Alliance who made the entire program free-of-charge for schools.
See photos & videos below.
- 2nd graders at Lyeffion celebrating in song
- 2nd graders at Lyeffion taking their Helping Hands Pledge
- 2nd graders from Lyeffion at their Virtual Celebration
- 5th Graders at Lyeffion at their Celebration
- Evergreen 5th graders in Ms. Taylor’s class at their Celebration!
- Evergreen Torch Team Hero, Donna Hudley with Mrs. Taylor
- Lyeffion 2nd graders at their celebration
- Lyeffion 2nd graders at their celebration
- Lyeffion 2nd graders honoring their Helping Hands Heroes, Mr. & Mrs. Crandall
- Lyeffion 2nd graders waving their flags at their celebration
- Lyeffion 2nd graders waving their flags in song
- Lyeffion 5th graders celebrating in song!
- Lyeffion 5th graders showing off their graduation certificates
- Lyeffion 5th graders take their Super Citizen Pledge
- Lyeffion Helping Hands Heroes, Mr. & Mrs. Crandlall
- Lyeffion students receive their graduation certificates!
- These 2nd graders at Lyeffion lead everyone in our tour anthem
- These 2nd graders at Lyeffion show off their crowns, flags and shirts at their Virtual Celebration!
- These 2nd graders from Lyeffion proudly pose at their Celebration
- These 2nd graders from Lyeffion take their Helping Hands Pledge
- These 5th graders at Lyeffion taking their Super Citizen Pledge
- These Lyeffion 2nd graders grab a Selfie with Tahauny at their Virtual Celebration
- These Lyeffion 2nd graders lead everyone in our tour anthem
- These Super Citizen 2nd graders lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance
- This Lyeffion 5th grader shows off her certificate and a great Selfie with Libby
- This Lyeffion student shows off her certificate
- What a great Selfie with Libby this 5th grader at Lyeffion grabs at his celebration