Today, 2nd graders from Moulton, Mt. Hope, Speake, East Lawrence, Lawrence County Signature, Hatton, & Hazelwood Elementary Schools filled the Lawrence County High School Auditorium. 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 Lawrence 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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- These Lawrence County students are excited to honor their heroes and get their Hands on Liberty graduation certificates!
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- Showing off their Helping Hands Graduation Certificate!
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- Excited to celebrate, honor heroes, and take their pledges!
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- These students are excited to begin their Hands on Liberty Celebration!
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- Lincoln, Ragean, Jeremiah, Tavian, Sam, and Braxton lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- With appreciation for her leadership, Maxi and Annaleigh honored Assistant Principal Sandi Moreland as their class’s Helping Hands Hero at East Lawrence Elementary School.
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- Moira proudly named Nurse Tonya Burch as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, thankful for the care she shows students each day.
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- Lily, representing Lawrence County Signature School, celebrated Donna Shanklin, County Extension Director, as her class’s Helping Hands Hero for the difference she makes in the community.
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- Recognized for the positive presence he brings to campus, SRO Officer Terry Zills was chosen by Ryleigh as her class’s Helping Hands Hero!
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- Harmony honored Mrs. Sandy Long as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, celebrating her dedication to students.
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- Serving as a role model and protector, Officer Colt Montgomery was recognized by William as his class’s Helping Hands Hero at Hatton Elementary.
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- Terence and Jordan proudly recognized Briea Davis, secretary and bookkeeper, as their class’s Helping Hands Hero, appreciating all she does behind the scenes.
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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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- U.S.A.!
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- Singing along to our tour anthem!
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- We were honored to spend the afternoon celebrating with our heroes, students, donors, administrators, and special guests. Thank you to Cassandra Lee from the Moulton City Council, Tameka Madden with central office, and Jonathan Sherrill with CB&S Bank for celebrating with us!