Today, Little Ridge Intermediate 5th graders filled their gymasium. 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 civics, 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 the DeKalb 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 >
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- this Little Ridge Intermediate student is showing off his Super Citizen Graduation Certificate!
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- Little Ridge Intermediate students are becoming Super Citizens!
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- Excited to celebrate, honor heroes, and take their pledges!
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- Little Ridge Intermediate students are getting ready to honor their heroes!
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- These students are excited to begin their Super Citizen Celebration!
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- Kelvin and Dominic lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Oliver proudly honored his dad, Dakota Buck, as his class’s Torch Team Hero, celebrating the important role he plays in his life.
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- Reegan and Eli recognized Pam Elsasser as their class’s Torch Team Hero, appreciating the support she provides as a library aide.
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- Oaklen celebrated his dad, Dustin Stewart, as his class’s Torch Team Hero, honoring both his love and his service in the National Guard.
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- Layla proudly chose Dia White as her class’s Torch Team Hero, grateful for the encouragement she gives as a 4th grade teacher.
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- Ronald and Ty honored Christian Lopez as their class’s Torch Team Hero, recognizing the positive impact he makes as a soccer coach.
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- Skyler recognized her dad, Justin Stephens, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, celebrating his dedication as a mail carrier, with Mrs. Tate accepting the honor on his behalf.
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- Jace proudly honored Natalie Stevens as his class’s Torch Team Hero, appreciating the support she provides as a teacher.
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- Lindsey celebrated her cousin, Luiz Juan, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, recognizing the meaningful role he plays in her life.
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- Caleb honored his brother, Will Ramage, as his class’s Torch Team Hero, celebrating the guidance he provides as both a preacher and a coach.
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- Evie proudly recognized Todd Phillips as her class’s Torch Team Hero, appreciating the encouragement he gives as a coach.
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- The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- Leading the crowd in song!
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- “Freedom! Liberty! It starts with you and me!”
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- These students are singing our tour anthem loud and proud!
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- We were honored to spend the morning celebrating with our heroes, students, donors, administrators, and special guests. Thank you to Mayor Brian Baine, Cole Justice from First Southern State Bank and Principal Jeff Boatwright for celebrating with us!