Today, 2nd graders from Webb Elementary & Rehobeth Primary School filled the Rehobeth Baptist Church. 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 Houston 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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- Showing off their Helping Hands Graduation Certificate!
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- Showing off their Helping Hands Graduation Certificate!
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- Oliver and River lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- With a bright smile, Hadleigh recognized Sgt. Donovan Kilpatrick as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, celebrating his service and dedication.
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- The room lit up as Wyatt announced Dr. Georgia Gary as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, honoring her compassion and impact.
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- Smiles spread across the room as Ava proudly introduced her dad, Sergeant Jon Davis, as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, honoring his courage and dedication.
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- Maddie shared from the heart as she honored Deputy Jarrett Dixon as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, recognizing his kindness and service.
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- Taking their Helping Hands pledge!
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- 2nd grade students pledged to “be responsible for what they say and do, in their country, community, family, and school.”
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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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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- Waving their flags in song and celebration!
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- We were honored to spend the morning celebrating with our heroes, students, donors, and special guests. Thank you to Superintendent Brandy White; John Ferguson, Regional Director for Senator Tommy Tuberville; Mayor Kimberly Trotter, Mayor of the Town of Rehobeth; The Rehobeth Town Council; Mayor Mark Saliba, Mayor of Dothan; and Danny Sharp with the Dothan Chamber Foundation for celebrating with us!