Today, more than 325 2nd graders from Fleeta School, Pleasant Home School, Red Level Elementary, Straight Elementary, and WE Harlan Elementary gathered at Covington County School’s Central Office. 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 Covington County Community Alliance, Covington Electric Cooperative, Inc., Covington County Commission, Solon and Martha Dixon Foundation, ScreenTech, AlaTrade Foods 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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- Ms. Dee Dee welcomed everyone to the Super Citizen Graduation Celebration.
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- Malique, Carleigh, Julius, Ashlyn, Jozlynn, Kyle, Jack, Charlie, Emily and Austin led the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Larry Sims was honored as Wyatt and Aly as their Helping Hand Hero.
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- Courtney Jacobs was honored as Caroline and Hadley’s Helping Hand Hero.
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- Aron and Xavier honored Ms. Melissa Ford as their Helping Hand Hero.
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- John Ross Brunson was honored today as Jazmyn and Barritton’s Helping Hand Hero.
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- Anslee and Blayne honored Mrs. Wilma Sport as their Helping Hand Hero.
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- Laurie and Austin honored Coach Phillip as their Helping Hand Hero. Pictured here with Kristen Sharp of the Liberty Learning Foundation.
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- Mr. Jeff Bailey was honored as a Helping Hand Hero by Lane and Catherine.
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- Mr. Nichols was honored by Emma and Lily as a Helping Hand Hero.
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- Peyton and his classmate honored Mr. Sowards as their Helping Hand Hero. Pictured here with Kristen Sharp of the Liberty Learning Foundation.
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- Braiden and Ascerryeawn honored Mr. Don Herring as their Helping Hand Hero. Pictured here with their teacher.
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- Tami Cook was honored as a Helping Hand Hero by Georgia and Nikko.
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- Mrs. Oates was honored by Ashley and Sierra as a Helping Hand Hero.
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- Mr. Junior “Red” Halford was honored as Olivia and Gentry’s Helping Hand Hero.
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- The students show their excitement over honoring their heroes.
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- Kristen Sharp leads the crowd in song with the help of MaKayla, Marley, Lael, Larissa, Alli, Curtis, Amber, Bree, Dallas, Jayce, Elgin, Aaron, Abby Kadyn and Anna Claire.
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- “Only you can keep the YOU in the USA”.
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- Kristen Sharp leads the crowd in song with the help of MaKayla, Marley, Lael, Larissa, Alli, Curtis, Amber, Bree, Dallas, Jayce, Elgin, Aaron, Abby Kadyn and Anna Claire.
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- The view from the stage as the students sing together as Super Citizens.
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- The students proudly wore the logos of their generous sponsors.
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- The 2016 Covington County Helping Hand Heroes
