Today, 2nd graders from Elberta Elementary, Swift Elementary, and Silverhill Elementary School filled the the OWA Theatre. After finishing 10 weeks in the Hands on Liberty 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” series and accompanying activities and lesson plans teach crucial lessons in civics, character, financial literacy and social studies to a tech-centric 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 the Mobile 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 >
-
- These Baldwin County 2nd grade students are excited to honor their heroes and get their Hands on Liberty graduation certificates!
-
- Excited to celebrate, honor heroes, and take their pledges!
-
- Showing off their Helping Hands Graduation Certificate!
-
- Grayson, Kennedy, and Sofia lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
-
- Sailor selected Hope Cassebaum as her Helping Hands Hero, recognizing her work with Cassebaum Farms and the impact it has on the community.
-
- Jace and Bryson chose to recognize Randi and Michelle Bartl as their Helping Hands Heroes, honoring their service at Lillian’s Patch and the difference they make.
-
- Lucas selected Toni Carver as his Helping Hands Hero, recognizing the school counselor who supports students with care and guidance.
-
- Isabella selected Tayler Stancio as her Helping Hands Hero, recognizing her role with Slay’s Nursery and the difference she makes.
-
- Jacquelyn selected Amber Nelson as her Helping Hands Hero, recognizing the special education resource teacher who supports students with care and dedication.
-
- The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
-
- Super Citizens lead everyone in our tour anthem.
-
- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
-
- These students are singing our tour anthem loud and proud!
-
- Waving their flags in song and celebration!
-
- Singing along to our tour anthem!
-
- We were honored to spend the afternoon celebrating with our heroes, students, donors, and special guests. Thank you to Michelle Gears with Baldwin Electric Membership Corporation for celebrating with us!