Today, 550 students filled the Decatur High 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. Superintendent Nichols welcomed everyone to the celebration.
These students have learned their important roles in America’s future thanks to an immersive experience in civics, character, financial literacy and social studies. And in the closing piece of the program, Torch Teams, students are applying those crucial lessons in the real world. They chose heroes who embodied the traits of amazing citizens, and they read essays from stage before presenting them with Authentic Liberty Replicas . These students learned that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero!”
The Liberty Learning Foundation team was especially excited to work with such a wonderful school system and its elementary counselors to tailor the Super Citizen Program for their needs. After watching this Graduation Celebration, it was evident that the experience was a transformative one for the students and the entire community!
Today’s event and the donation of Super Citizen teaching kits were made possible by Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce and the Quality Education Committee. 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?
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- The presenting students and their honored heroes pose for a post celebration photo.
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- Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols welcomes students and their heroes to the 2016 Super Citizen Graduation Celebration.
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- The Super Citizens sing “YOU in the USA.”
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- The sponsors and heroes sing along with the Super Citizens.
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- The Super Citizens sing the tour anthem “YOU in the USA” with the help of A’Marie, Auburn, Irene, Makenzie, Gabriella, Britney, Shamari, Madelyn, LeNiya, Alora and Essence.
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- The entire community was touched by Decatur-Morgan County Chamber of Commerce and the Quality Education Committee as they sponsored the Super Citizen Program.
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- Students take the Super Citizen Pledge.
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- The Super Citizens pledging that they will become our next great Americans.
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- Frank Price accepts the award on behalf of hero Carol Price with student Maylin.
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- Heroes Raven and Jon from Lifepoint Church and student Christian
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- Hero Sargent Cowart with presenting student Ta’Naisha
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- Hero Mr. James Jones with student Ashlyn and Jasmine
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- Hero Aaron Lang and presenting student Sean
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- Hero Ellen Rhodes with student Bo
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- Hero Rick Archer and student Blakeleigh
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- Mr. Jerry Russell honored by student Drake
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- Hero and Principal Beth Hales with student Ashley
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- Officer Al Ballestreros and student Sergio
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- Hero Mr. Kimbrell with student Anna
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- Hero Jim Frances and presenting student Keatyn
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- Mac honors Eastwood Elementary’s heroes: Tim Lovelace, Seddrick Williams and Regina Fennel
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- Hero and LTC Dustin Awtrey with honoring student Trey
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- Hero and Staff Sargent Charles Clark with student Amarah
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- Hero Mrs. Tonja Whitenack and student Victor
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- Ms. Shirley accepts an award on behalf of hero Monica Miller and student Meyah.
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- Hero Effie Garth and student Emory.
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- Hero Deanna Knox with Super Citizen Leland
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- Coach and hero Mike Smith is honored by Amelia.
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- Hero Dr. Scott Matthews and daughter Hannah
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- Hero Tanya Spillman with Mac
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- Hero and Coach Johnny Albert with student Tait
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- USAF MSgt. James Copeland with Super Citizen Emily
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- Kristen Sharp shares a moment with a special hero.
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- These smiling Super Citizens are excited to honor their hero.
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- Dr. Rachel Poovey saying the Pledge of Allegiance with Sean, Gabrianna and Ivan
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- Students take the Super Citizen Pledge.
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- Hero Gwen Thomas with student Amarion
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- Jackson and his Torch Team hero Jimmy Prickett
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- Torch Team Hero Nadis Carlisle and presenting student Trace
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- “YOU in the USA” with the help of A’Marie, Auburn, Irene, Gabriella, Shamari, Madelyn, LeNiya, Alora, Essence and Makenzie
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- Decatur City Schools all strike a pose for the camera.
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- These students show off their Super Citizen Certificate.
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- These smiling Super Citizens are excited to honor their hero.
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- A Super Citizen waves his flag during the ceremony.
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- All the Super Citizens come together to sing “YOU in the USA.”
