Today, the 2nd graders from Leeds Primary School filled their gymnasium. After finishing 10 weeks in the Super Citizen 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” DVD 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 Jefferson 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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- Kierra & Emma lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Jacob honored his friend Jack as a Helping Hands Hero.
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- London honored Rachel Linderman as a Helping Hands Hero. Tahauny took a picture with her after her speech.
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- Robin Webb was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Kyle and Will.
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- Harrison honored Kathy Dutton as a Helping Hands Hero.
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- Officer David Latimer was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Stevie.
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- James honored Brandi Burns as a Helping Hands Hero.
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- Brittany Hallmark was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Vanessa.
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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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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- Singing in celebration!
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- The students wave their flags in song.
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- Leeds Primary Helping Hands Heroes and the students that honored them!