A Virtual Super Citizen Graduation for Etowah County Schools
We all know this school year is “different,” to say the least. One thing that remains consistent: students are completing the Super Citizen Program, honoring local heroes and learning lessons that are more important than ever.
This year, 2nd and 5th graders in Etowah County took up the challenge of becoming Super Citizens and excelled beyond our imagination!
The Super Citizen Program helps educators teach civics, character, financial literacy, careers and service-learning in ways that engage, excite and empower students. Traditionally, the closing of the program involves large gatherings where students honor local heroes who embody the concepts they are learning and practicing in schools. In 2020, of course, that “Graduation Celebration” looks a little different. But the impact is still evident and lasting for students—and the heroes they highlight.
The Liberty Learning Foundation events and education teams bring Libby Liberty™ on to video screens in schools and at home where the Statue of Liberty-styled actress congratulates them on their success, leads them in the “Super Citizen Pledge” and invites them to send in photos and videos of them honoring their heroes. Each school and grade level is different in its approach this year but we receive heartfelt, moving videos of students reading essays to front-line workers, to veterans, to teachers and more … all proving they are living our motto: “When you honor a hero, you become a hero.”
Many schools are holding their Celebrations in the classroom, masked and socially distanced. Many are in libraries. And some are coordinating virtual celebrations with students at home. The teachers’ commitment to the Super Citizen Program (especially when it might be easier to “skip the COVID year”) is a heartwarming testament to the importance of teaching our Next Great Americans how to be just that: truly great.
Congratulations to this year’s Super Citizens, their heroes and the educators on the front lines ensuring their success.
And a huge THANK YOU to the Etowah County Community Alliance who made the entire program free-of-charge for schools.
See photos & videos below.
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- 5th graders in Ms. Battles class at West End singing our tour anthem.
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- 5th graders in Mr. Hubbard’s class at Carlisle showing off their graduation certificates!
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- Addison in Ms. Dauser’s class at Hokes Bluff honored her Aunt Carley Shields as her Torch Team Hero!
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- Braden in Ms. Dauser’s class at Hokes Bluff honored his stepmom, Holly Clark as his Torch Team Hero!
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- Carlisle 5th graders in Mr. Hubbard’s class honor their Torch Team Hero, WWII Veteran Brock Hill, with this beautiful poster
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- Carlisle 5th graders in Mr. Hubbard’s class showing off their certificates
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- Glencoe 2nd graders celebrating their Helping Hands Heroes!
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- Glencoe 2nd graders honoring their Helping Hands Heroes!
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- Joshua from Ms. Taylor’s class at Carlisle thanking his Helping Hands Hero, Mrs. Blaker
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- Lucas from Ms. Dauser’s class at Hokes Bluff honored hid dad, Keith Applegate as his Torch Team Hero!
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- Mrs. Battles students at West End taking their Super Citizen pledge
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- Ms. Parker’s class at Carlisle honored their Helping Hands Hero, Mrs. Blaker
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- Ms. Taylor’s class at Carlisle honored their Helping Hands Hero, Mrs. Blaker
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- Proud Super Citizens from Carlisle in Mr. Hubbard’s class!
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- These 5th graders from Mr. Hubbard’s class at Carlisle are showing off their certificate
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- These students at Carlisle honored their Helping Hands Hero, Mrs. Blaker
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- These students proudly pose with Carlisle Helping Hands Hero, Coach Lee
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- These Super Citizens from Mr. Hubbard’s class at Carlisle are showing off their certificates
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- This student in Mrs. Battles class at West End is reading about their Torch Team Hero
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- West End 5th graders in Mrs. Battles class saying the Pledge of Allegiance before their celebration
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- West End students in Mrs. Battles class showing off their flags and Super Citizen shirts!
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- Whitesboro 2nd graders and teachers, Ms. Holland, Ms. Walker, & Ms. Brooks honored Nurse Kelly Ward as their Helping Hands Hero.
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- Zorah from Ms. Taylor’s class at Carlisle thanking her Helping Hands Hero
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- Gaston students at their Celebration!
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- Gaston students leading the Pledge of Allegiance
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- Gaston students with their Torch Team & Helping Hands Hero!
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- Gaston students with their Torch Team & Helping Hands Hero!
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- Students from Gaston during their celebration
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- Students from Gaston singing along to our tour anthem!
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- These students at Gaston singing along with their Torch Team & Helping Hands Hero!
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- These students from Gaston celebrating in song
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- These students from Gaston celebrating in song
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- These Super Citizens from Gaston singing our tour anthem!
