Today, Samson, Slocomb, & Geneva County Elementary Schools students filled the Geneva High School Audiorium. 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 (or “Helping Hands” for the younger students), students are applying those crucial lessons in the real world. They chose heroes who embodied the traits of amazing citizens and read essays from stage before presenting them with an Authentic Liberty Replicas & Liberty Pins. They learned that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero!”
See the Torch Teams & Helping Hands Heroes honored today in the photo gallery below!
Today’s event and the donation of Super Citizen teaching kits was made possible by the Geneva 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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- Owen, Jace, Laney, Aaliyah, Myles, and Alan lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Ellis Ann proudly honored her grandfather, Jeff Sorrells, as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, celebrating his love, support, and positive influence.
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- Carter recognized Steve and Barbara Shertzer as his class’s Helping Hands Heroes, honoring them for the meaningful impact they make.
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- Andie Kate and Ellie proudly celebrated Mrs. Amy Price as their class’s Helping Hands Hero, recognizing her kindness and dedication to students.
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- Anna and Evelyn honored Mrs. Suzanne Owens as their class’s Helping Hands Hero, thanking her for the encouragement and care she shares.
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- Emerald delivered a heartfelt speech honoring Indago Phillips as her class’s Torch Team Hero, celebrating the positive influence she has made.
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- Rylee, Garrett, and Addison proudly honored Mary Kilpatrick as their class’s Torch Team Hero, recognizing her meaningful impact.
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- Jesse proudly recognized Kenny Grimes as his class’s Torch Team Hero, appreciating the guidance and encouragement he provides.
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- Everly and Skyelynn celebrated Mr. Timothy Bedsole as their class’s Torch Team Hero, honoring his dedication and leadership.
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- Stryker proudly honored Dr. Glenn Summers as his class’s Torch Team Hero, recognizing the impact he has made through service and support.
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- Pledging to be a Helping Hand!
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- Taking their Super Citizen Pledge!
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- Super Citizens lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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- The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- We were honored to spend the morning celebrating with our heroes, students, donors, and special guests.
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- We are thankful to Representative Jeff Sorrells for his support!
