Today, 325 third graders filled the gymnasium of Williams Avenue Elementary School. 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 civic, character, financial literacy and social studies. And in the closing piece of the program, Torch Teams, 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
Authentic Liberty Replicas . They learned that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero!”
See the heroes honored in the photo gallery below!
Today’s event and the donation of Super Citizen teaching kits was made possible by the Dekalb County Community Alliance, D&F Equipment Sales, Inc., Anonymous Donors, AlaTrade Foods, Inc., and ScreenTech. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
Did you see today’s event? Were you as emotional as we were? Will you help us continue this amazing mission?
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These students are getting ready to meet Libby Liberty™.
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All smiles as they wait to start the Super Citizen Program.
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These students are getting ready to meet Libby Liberty™.
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All smiles as they wait to start the Super Citizen Program.
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Brodie, Bryson, Kowen, & Gracie join together to recite the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Principal Heath Shadix welcomes Libby to the stage.
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Her official name is Liberty Enlightening the World.
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This Super Citizens smiles as she tells Libby™ what Liberty means – Freedom!
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Hayden and Carson help Libby show her true measurements when on her pedestal.
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Libby shows off her selfie stick for a picture with the students.
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She turned Patina through process called Oxidation.
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Her chains are broken and symbolize our freedom from oppression.
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Ellis Island is right next to Liberty Island, which is where Libby lives.
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The students close their eyes to picture coming to America 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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Only YOU can keep the U in the USA!
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Libby shares the iconic poem “The New Colossus”.
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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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We all share in the same bright futures that are made possible by the things Libby stands for.
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Joyce Bishop with the Liberty Learning Foundation helps Williams Avenue 3rd graders say Thank You to our Dekalb County Community Alliance!
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Libby™ shows off the Liberty’s Legacy Statue of Liberty Replica
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YOU will be our Next Great Americans!
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Libby and her leaders sing together for freedom.
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These Super Citizens sing Loud and Proud!
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A view from backstage as the crowd sings loud and proud!
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Eli, Nathan, Sabian, Bentley, Bryan, Adrianna, & J.P. help Libby lead their classmates in Only YOU can Keep the U in the USA!
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The students wave their flags in song
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These Williams Avenue 3rd graders are excited to pose Libby Liberty™
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The Next Great Americans of Williams Avenue Elementary School.
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These great citizens are about to start their Super Citizen journey.
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The Next Great Americans of Williams Avenue Elementary School.
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These great citizens are about to start their Super Citizen journey.
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Libby gets a post-kickoff picture with these Super Citizens
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These Williams Avenue 3rd graders are excited to pose Libby Liberty™
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These great citizens are about to start their Super Citizen journey.
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Libby gets a post-kickoff picture with these Super Citizens
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These students get a group hug with Libby Liberty™ after the program.
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The Next Great Americans of Williams Avenue Elementary School.
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Libby gets a post-kickoff picture with these Super Citizens
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These Williams Avenue 3rd graders are excited to pose Libby Liberty™
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The Next Great Americans of Williams Avenue Elementary School.
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These great citizens are about to start their Super Citizen journey.
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Libby™ smiles as she poses happily with a true Super Citizen at Williams Avenue, Principal Shadix
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Official Libby Liberty™ Selfie