Today, Westside Elementary 2nd grade students & US Jones Elementary 5th grade students filled the Westside Elementary School Gymnasiumj. After finishing 10 weeks in the Super Citizen Programs, they are gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and honor local heroes from the stage.
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 (or “Helping Hands” for the younger students), students are applying those crucial lessons in the real world. They chose heroes who embodied the traits of amazing citizens and read essays from stage before presenting them with an Authentic Liberty Replicas & Liberty Pins. They learned that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero!”
See the Torch Teams & Helping Hands Heroes honored today in the photo gallery below!
Today’s event and the donation of Super Citizen teaching kits was made possible by the Marengo 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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- These Demopolis City 2nd grade students are excited to honor their heroes and get their Hands on Liberty graduation certificates!
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- These Demopolis City 5th graders are excited to honor their heroes and get their Super Citizen graduation certificates!
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- Showing off their Helping Hands Graduation Certificate!
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- Showing off their Super Citizen Graduation Certificate!
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- Khaleesi and Kaleb lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Hadleigh proudly honored Mary Lillian Roberts as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, recognizing the impact she makes as a teacher each day.
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- Emma recognized Robin Maroney as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, grateful for the time and care she gives to the community.
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- Kaleigh celebrated Ali Lacina as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, appreciating the positive role she plays as a community helper.
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- Colton honored Robert Alston as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, recognizing his service and leadership as Sheriff of Marengo County.
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- Bella proudly chose her mom, Nakia Jimenez, as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, celebrating her strength as both an army veteran and a role model.
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- Jaliyah recognized Anna Moseley as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, thankful for the encouragement she provides as a 2nd grade teacher.
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- Maddie celebrated Miss Kristin Phillips as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, honoring the leadership she shows as an Assistant Principal of Westside Elementary.
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- Jermany honored his dad, Rock Jones, as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, appreciating the love and support he brings to his life.
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- Everett proudly honored his mom, Lana Smelley, as his class’s Torch Team Hero, celebrating the love and encouragement she shows every day.
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- Everett proudly honored his mom, Lana Smelley, as his class’s Torch Team Hero, celebrating the love and encouragement she shows every day.
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- Sealy celebrated Jennifer Helms as her class’s Torch Team Hero, appreciating the impact she makes in the classroom.
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- ZaNya honored Sara Kynard as her class’s Torch Team Hero, recognizing the care she shows her students each day.
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- TJ proudly chose his Mimi, Jody Armstrong, as his class’s Torch Team Hero, celebrating the special role she plays in his life.
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- Mason recognized Ashford Jackson as his class’s Torch Team Hero, honoring the difference he makes in the community.
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- Katie celebrated her uncle, Shawn Hall, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, recognizing his involvement and positive impact in the community.
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- We love seeing the students excited to sing along to our tour anthem!
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- The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- We love seeing the students excited to sing along to our tour anthem!
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- Leading the crowd in song!
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- “Freedom! Liberty! It starts with you and me!”
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- U.S.A.!
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- Waving their flags in song and celebration!
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- These students are singing our tour anthem loud and proud!
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- Singing along to our tour anthem!
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- We were honored to spend the afternoon celebrating with our heroes, students, donors, administrators, and special guests. Thank you to Superintendent Dr. Adam Pugh; Assistant Superintendent Derrick Hester; Brandie Smith, Principal of Westside Elementary; Kristin Phillips, Assistant Principal of Westside Elementary; Beth Flemming, Principal of U.S. Jones; and Tiffany Babb, Special Education Coordinator for celebrating with us!
