Today, hundreds of 5th graders from Dothan City Schools joined together at 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.
These students have learned their important roles in America’s future thanks to an immersive experience in civic, 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.
Students chose heroes who embodied the traits of amazing citizens and read essays from stage before presenting them with Authentic Liberty Replicas . They learned that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero!”
See the heroes honored in the photo 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. 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 Next Great Americans from Dothan City Schools
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- The Super Citizens proudly wore t-shirts with their awesome sponsors printed on them.
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- These are the smiling faces of the 5th grade Super Citizens of Dothan.
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- The students smile for a picture before they honor their heroes.
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- These Dothan students are excited to honor their Torch Team Heroes.
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- The Next Great Americans from Dothan City Schools
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- The program was kicked off with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Ethan, Vinnie, Jay, Lilly and Aaliyah.
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- Ricky Lasseter was honored today as a Torch Team Hero by Elaina.
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- Daegan and Madison honored the Tallahassee EMT, Police and Fire Department today at the celebration.
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- Mike Bellamy spoke to the students about how important they were and thanks the teachers and principals for all they do for the students.
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- Madison honored Jacar McCloud from the Red Cross for all they did the day of the bus accident.
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- Vinnie from Selma Street Elementary honored Mr. Sammie Jackson today.
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- Camron from Kelly Springs honored Ron Bowers today as his Torch Team Hero.
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- Gracie of Kelly Springs honored her Torch Team Hero, Deborah Smith.
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- Kevin Dorsey was honored today as a Torch Team Hero by Treyvon.
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- The students joined together to take the Super Citizen Pledge.
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- The students joined together to take the Super Citizen Pledge.
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- Kristen Sharp led the crowd in “YOU in the USA” with the help of Soteria, Kaelyn, Miracle, Zoe, Jessa, Ethan, Camille, Quamarious and Emmonnie.
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- Kristen Sharp led the crowd in “YOU in the USA” with the help of Soteria, Kaelyn, Miracle, Zoe, Jessa, Ethan, Camille, Quamarious and Emmonnie.
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- The students get loud together in song as Super Citizens
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- The Dothan Super Citizens and their 2016 Torch Team Heroes
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- The fifth graders honored the EMT, Police and Fire Departments of Tallahassee.
