775 crown-wearing, flag-waving third graders cheered, clapped and counted down to a grand entrance by Libby Liberty™ at Davidson High School Auditorium. Fresh off her Next Great Americans Tour bus, the lady in green brought history to life and introduced students to the 10-week civics, character, financial literacy and social studies program they’ll begin after her bus rolls away.
The Super Citizen experience includes today’s kickoff event, immersive learning and community service projects and will culminate with a graduation celebration that sees students honoring local, everyday heroes from stage.
These crucial lessons are being taught thanks to funding from the Mobile County Community who understand that these lessons must be taught despite school budget cuts. The day ended with a rousing sing-a-long of the tour’s anthem, “YOU in the U.S.A.”
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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DeAnna & Bryson lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Libby Liberty™ makes her entrance to reveal her true name: “Liberty Enlightening the World.”
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Nadiah & Emily help Libby show off her real measurements.
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Libby’s finger is 8 feet long, the length of a car.
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She developed a greenish patina through a process called oxidation.
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Her Torch lights the way to freedom!
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The chains around her feet are broken to symbolize our freedom from oppression.
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On October 28, 1886 they had a huge celebration to welcome Libby home to America.
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Ellis Island is right next to Liberty Island, which is where Libby lives.
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These students imagine what it would be like to see the Statue of Liberty for the first time.
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The students close their eyes to imagine they are on a long, hard journey.
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These students imagine what it would be like to see the Statue of Liberty for the first time.
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Imagine coming to America by boat and seeing the lady in green for the first time.
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“We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now.” – MLK Jr.
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Libby shares the iconic poem “The New Colossus.”
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Libby and her leaders sing together for freedom.
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Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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The students filled the Davidson Audiorium with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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Thank you to our central office staff and administrators!
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The Next Great Americans of Mobile County!
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Libby gets a picture with these amazing students after the kickoff.
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These students get a picture with Libby Liberty™ after the program.
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These 3rd grade students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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These great citizens are about to start their Super Citizen journey.
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These students get a picture with Libby Liberty™ after the program.
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The Next Great Americans of Mobile County!
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Libby gets a picture with these amazing students after the kickoff.
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These great citizens are about to start their Super Citizen journey.
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These 3rd grade students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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The Next Great Americans of Mobile County!
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Libby gets a picture with these amazing students after the kickoff.
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These great citizens are about to start their Super Citizen journey.
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These 3rd grade students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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The Next Great Americans of Mobile County!
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Libby gets a picture with these amazing students after the kickoff.
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These great citizens are about to start their Super Citizen journey.
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These students get a picture with Libby Liberty™ after the program.
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These great citizens are about to start their Super Citizen journey.
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These students get a picture with Libby Liberty™ after the program.
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The Next Great Americans of Mobile County!
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These 3rd grade students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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Libby gets a picture with these amazing students after the kickoff.
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These 3rd grade students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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The Next Great Americans of Mobile County!
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Libby gets a picture with these amazing students after the kickoff.
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These 3rd grade students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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Libby gets a picture with these amazing students after the kickoff.
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These students get a picture with Libby Liberty™ after the program.
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Libby gets a picture with these amazing students after the kickoff.
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These 3rd grade students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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The Next Great Americans of Mobile County!