Today, 2nd graders from
Highlands, Selma St, Kelly Springs, Cloverdale, Heard Magnet, & Faine were bussed to Dothan High School. 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 AAA Cooper Transportation, Dothan Area Chamber, Mark Saliba, Mike Schmitz, Sams Club, The Dove Family Foundation, Walmart of Dothan and passionate community sponsors. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
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The Next Great Americans of Dothan City Schools
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The Super Citizens of Dothan pose for a picture with their graduation certificates.
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These are the smiling faces of Dothan students as they prepare to honor their heroes.
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The Next Great Americans of Dothan City Schools
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The Super Citizens of Dothan pose for a picture with their graduation certificates.
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Superintendent Ledbetter welcomed everyone to the 2016 Liberty’s Legacy Super Citizen Graduation Celebration.
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The program was kicked off with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Torren, Rachel, Demetria, Za’Rie, Peyton and Keonte.
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Hero Ricky Lasseter was honored today as Thomas’s Helping Hand Hero.
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Katherine honored Dr. Michael Ramsey as her Helping Hand Hero today.
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Chelsea Keener was honored today by Bennett as a Helping Hand Hero.
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Hero May Walker was honored today by Devion and his classroom.
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Alexia honored Elizabeth Terry as her Helping Hand Hero today.
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Trinitee honored her hero, Sharon Hughes, today at the Super Citizen Graduation
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Felecia Brown was honored today as a Helping Hand Hero by Akiyah.
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Ben and Christine Cherry were honored today as Helping Hand Heroes by Will.
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Hero Theresa Cain was honored today by Jaley and Hannah.
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Taylor and Jaila honored Ben Stanfield as their classroom’s Helping Hand Hero.
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Josephine and Eliabeth honored Sharon Jones today as their Helping Hand Hero.
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Sharon Smith was honored today as a Helping Hand Hero by Kayla and Cameron.
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JaMaiya honored her father and hero, Terrell Brooks who in return honored her back.
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Nakia honored Nurse Arney as her Helping Hand Hero today.
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Sergeant Thomas Brown was honored today by Keygan as a Helping Hand Hero.
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Mrs. Grimsley was honored today as a Helping Hand Hero by Ty’Jah.
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Tavianna honored Ms. Jones today as her Helping Hand Hero.
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Ms. Walker was honored today as Brian’s Helping Hand Hero.
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The students of Dothan pledged together that they would remember what they have learned in the Super Citizen Pledge.
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Kristen Sharp led the crowd in “YOU in the USA” with the help of Ezekiel, Raeunna, Maddy, Kennedy, Harlee, Jaylen, Kylie, Zion, Jillian, Ansley, Narico and Brandon.
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The view from above as the students sing together “YOU in the USA”.
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“Only you can keep the YOU in the USA”.
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The Dothan Super Citizens and their 2016 Helping Hand Heroes