This week, Dothan Preparatory middle schoolers came together for a #GoodCharacters Expo to share powerful service projects with community members, mentors and peers. We were blown away!
After weeks in the American Character Program, learning about historical figures who transformed America, they were then challenged to begin transforming things themselves. What we saw next proved they are on their way to making this world an even better place to live.
Speaking from their booths, students shared how they formed groups, identified problems, worked with local mentors and began taking action. In addition to civics and character learned in the program’s curriculum, they gained real-world practice in collaboration, service, empathy, compassion and communication.
It was a proud moment for our Liberty Learning team as we saw first-hand how our 2nd and 5th grade programs had paved the way for these middle schoolers to take ownership in their roles as citizens. Their ideas, ingenuity and determination showed us America’s future is in good hands!
This immersive educational experience is made possible because our generous local and state sponsors understand that these lessons must be taught despite time and budget constraints.
Please help us thank the organizations and people who are investing in the children who are becoming our Next Great Americans.
Catch a glimpse of their projects below:
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by parents, mentors, and community members!
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Sharing their #GoodCharacters Projects with their guests!
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Ready to shine and show off all they have accomplished!
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders are excited to share their American Character Project with their guest!
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7th graders at their #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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Representative Rick Rehm learns what impact these students are making in their communities!
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Ready to shine and show off all they have accomplished!
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John Ferguson, Dothan City Commissioner learns all about what these 7th graders have accomplished!
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by parents, mentors, and community members!
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7th graders at their #GoodCharacter EXPO!7th graders at their #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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Ready to shine and show off all they have accomplished!
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Sharing their #GoodCharacters Projects with their guests!
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7th graders at their #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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Remembering the soft skills they have learned!
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders are excited to share their American Character Project with their guest!
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders are excited to share their American Character Project with their guest!
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Sharing their #GoodCharacters Projects with their guests!
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Ready to shine and show off all they have accomplished!
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by parents, mentors, and community members!
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Ready to Show Off and SHINE!
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These 7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests and community leaders!
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Their guests learn all about what Dothan Prepl 7th graders are doing for their community!
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by parents, mentors, and community members!
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Ready to shine and show off all they have accomplished!
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7th graders at their #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders are excited to share their American Character Project with their guest!
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Remembering the soft skills they have learned!
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Ready to Show Off and SHINE!
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Their guests learn all about what Dothan Prepl 7th graders are doing for their community!
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders are excited to share their American Character Project with their guest!
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These 7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests and community leaders!
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Ready to shine and show off all they have accomplished!
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Community Leader, Mike Schmitz learns all about what Dothan Prep 7th graders are doing for their community!
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7th graders at their #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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Their guests learn all about what Dothan Prepl 7th graders are doing for their community!
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders are excited to share their American Character Project with their guest!
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Representative Rick Rehm learns all about what Dothan Prep 7th graders are doing for their community!
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Ready to shine and show off all they have accomplished!
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Andy Hoekenga with AAA Cooper hears from these 7th graders the difference they are making in their community!
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Ready to shine and show off all they have accomplished!
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by parents, mentors, and community members!
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7th graders at their #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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Alex Culbreth with Smart Bank learn all about what Dothan Prepl 7th graders are doing for their community!
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Ready to Show Off and SHINE!
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders are excited to share their American Character Project with their guest!
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This Dothan 7th Graders uses the sof skills they have been practicing with a handshake with Representative Rick Rehm.
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Ready to shine and show off all they have accomplished!
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Remembering the soft skills they have learned!
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7th graders at their #GoodCharacter EXPO!
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders are excited to share their American Character Project with their guest!
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Dothan Preparatory 7th graders SHINED at their #GoodCharacters EXPO surrounded by parents, mentors, and community members!
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Ready to shine and show off all they have accomplished!
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Community leaders and Good Characters showed up to support the next generation of #GoodCharacters!
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Community leaders from Dothan showed up to support the next generation of #GoodCharacters! Thank you to Representative Rick Rehm, Mike Schmitz, Alex Culbreth, Andy Hoekenga, Danny Sharp, Deshonda Partlow, Larita Bighem, John Ferguson, Principal James Williams, & Assistant Principal Dr. Jeanette Randall!!