Today, hundreds of 2nd graders from East and West Elementary Schools filled the East Elementary School Auditorium. 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 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 the 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 Cullman County Community Alliance. 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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- 2nd graders are excited to celebrate!
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- These 2nd graders can’t wait to honor their heroes.
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- Fisher & Kenzie lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Fire Chief Brian Bradberry was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Samantha.
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- Luke honored Police Chief Kenny Culpepper as his Helping Hands Hero.
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- Superintendent Dr. Susan Patterson was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Presley.
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- Collin honored Mayor Woody Jacobs as his Helping Hands Hero.
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- Former Mayor Max Townsend was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Lucy.
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- Geraldine honored City Council Member Andy Page as her Helping Hands Hero.
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- Sharon Drake was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Will.
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- Sofia honored Sharon Drake as her Helping Hands Hero.
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- Blakely honored Sheriff Matt Gentry as her Helping Hands Hero.
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- Melinda Willingham was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Griffin.
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- Joan & Ray Oaks were honored as Helping Hands Heroes by Luke.
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- Kennedy honored Pat Sharpton as her Helping Hands Hero.
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- These 2nd graders stand together to take their Helping Hands Pledge!
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- Dylan, Lucy, Nora, Emma, Tokar, Kenly, Samantha, Jon Luke, Nackita, & Macy lead everyone in our 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 auditorium with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- West & East Elementary Helping Hands Heroes along with the students that honored them!