Today, more than 425 students from Evans Elementary filled the Albertville Rec Center. 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 passionate community sponsors. 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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Sue Wilkerson and the Albertville Parks and Recreation Department were honored for their hospitality.
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The students join together to take the Super Citizen Pledge.
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The students sing together “YOU in the USA” as Super Citizens.
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Kristen Sharp along with Jordan, La Nia, Yukina, Hugo, Emma and Anna Rose led the student in the tour anthem “YOU in the USA”.
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The 2016 Evans Elementary Torch Team Heroes.
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Emily and Owen honored their Principal, Dr. Sims, as their Torch Team Hero.
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Kristen Sharp poses for a picture with Lily as she honors her hero, Joey Martin.
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Analee honored Griff Buttram as her Torch Team Hero.
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Sydney honored her Dad and classroom hero, Josh Colquitt.
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Ben McGowan gets a picture with Sam as he accepts the honor on behalf of Mayor Tracy Honea.
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Mrs. Rains was honored as a Torch Team Hero by Mayra and Reina.
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Greg Plunkett was honored by his daughter, Bayla.
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Ava honored Kassidie Bailey as her Torch Team Hero.
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Ms. Kellison was honored today by Jennifer and Katie as their Torch Team Hero.
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Harrison and Crimson honored Mrs. Aldridge as their Torch Team Hero.
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Becky Milliken and Austin pose for a picture as she accepts the honor on behalf of John MIlliken.
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The students wear the logo of their incredible sponsors as they become Super Citizens.
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Robert Lipscomb was honored today as a Torch Team Hero by granddaughter, Haylei.
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Bella honored Stanley Wootan as her Torch Team Hero.
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Adam honors Trenton Cordell as his Torch Team Hero.
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William, Madi, Kylen and Kiley lead the crowd in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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The students join together to recite the Pledge of Allegaince.
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The Super Citizens of Evans Elementary School
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The Super Citizens of Evans Elementary School
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The Super Citizens of Evans Elementary School