Today, 2nd graders from Selma Street, Girard, Slingluff, Kelly Springs, Highlands, & Faine Elementary Schools filled the Dothan High School Gymnasium. 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 passionate community sponsors. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
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The Dothan City 2nd grade Super Citizens
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These Super Citizens are excited to honor their heroes.
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The Super Citizens today wore the logos of their incredible sponsors.
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This Super Citizen waves his flag for freedom.
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The Dothan City 2nd grade Super Citizens
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These Super Citizens are excited to honor their heroes.
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This Super Citizen waves her flag for freedom.
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The Dothan City 2nd grade Super Citizens
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These Super Citizens are excited to honor their heroes.
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Zariya, Irene, Jayden, Keyair, Kara and Ali led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Trinity and Cameron honored Officer Joe Cochran as their Helping Hand hero.
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Marvin honored Nurse Karen Cooper as his Helping Hand hero.
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Hero Jamie Ann Dean was honored by Elaina today at the celebration.
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Malcom and Kristen Sharp get a picture together in honor of his Helping Hand hero, Ms. Victoria Jackson.
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Ms. Linda Adkins was honored today by Jada.
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Mr. Henry was honored today as a Helping Hand hero by Abbie and Ally.
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Mr. Luke Pannell was honored today by Tucker and Chris.
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Tori honored Frankie Grimsley as her Helping Hand her.
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Ms. Marion Huff was honored today by Karas at the celebration.
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Debra was honored today by Fernanda and Elijah.
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Nila Martin was honored today as Presley’s Helping Hand hero.
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Hero Kerry Laserter was honored today by Christopher.
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Ula Solomon was honored as a Helping Hand hero by DaYonna.
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The students join together to take the Super Citizen Pledge.
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The students join together to take the Super Citizen Pledge.
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The students join together to take the Super Citizen Pledge.
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The students join together to sing “YOU in the USA”.
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Kristen Sharp leads the group in “YOU in the USA” with the help of
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The students join together to sing “YOU in the USA”.
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The 2016 Dothan City Helping Hand Heroes