Today, over 375 2nd graders from Covington County Schools filled the Covington County Board of Education auditorium. After finishing 10 weeks in the Super Citizen Program, they are gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and honor local heroes from the stage.
“It’s wonderful to hear second graders talking about citizenship,” says Bettye Anne Older, one of today’s honored heroes. “Just imagine when they do it again in 5th grade!”
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 a tech-centric 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 the Covington County Community Alliance and passionate community sponsors. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
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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- These second graders will soon graduate as Super Citizens!
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- Smiling faces of our Next Great Americans.
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- Zoey, Sophie, Taylor, Bradyn, and Keagan lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Zoey honored Selena Bluck as Helping Hands Hero.
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- Jessica Gibson was honored by Dylan and Madison as Helping Hands Hero.
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- Ella and Allie Beth honored Mrs. Lori Fuqua as Helping Hands Hero.
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- Tammie Chesser was honored as Helping Hands Hero by Greer and Chloe.
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- Cody and Steven honored Mrs. Tina McClain as Helping Hands Hero.
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- Heidi Bedell was honored as Helping Hands Hero by Ethan.
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- J.T. and Braydon honored Coach Kinsaul as Helping Hands Hero.
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- Mrs. Astrid Evers was honored as Helping Hands Hero by Eli Jay and Gavin as Helping Hands Hero.
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- Ketelyn and Ayden honored their principal, Mrs. Older, as Helping Hands Hero.
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- David Barton was honored as Helping Hands Hero by Tate and Annaleigh.
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- Layla and Ayden honored Karen Barton as Helping Hands Hero.
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- Nil and Emmie honored Jan Colonna as Helping Hands Hero.
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- Mrs. Kathi Lovelady was honored by Jenesis and Kharrington as Helping Hands Hero.
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- Student volunteers lead their classmates in the Next Great Americans tour anthem!
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- Only you can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- Celebrating graduation in song!
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- Our Helping Hands Heroes and the students who honored them.
