Today, October 28th, 360 second and fifth graders of Madison Cross Roads Elementary School kicked off the Super Citizen Program. They filled the floor of their gymnasium (all dressed in PJ’s) waiting for Libby Liberty™ to take the stage. Even more exciting than pajama day, the lady in green had jumped off her pedestal in New York City to celebrate her 129th birthday here today!
She shared her history, what she stands for and how she is a monumental reminder of the hope, opportunity and freedom we have in this country.
The Super Citizen Program, presented by Liberty Learning Foundation is a 10-week program that helps educators teach crucial lessons in civics, financial literacy, social studies, career development and above all, character.
At the end of the program, students apply these lessons in the real world by nominating and honoring a local hero of their choosing. They learn that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero.”
The students were super special citizens today as they were the only students who got to celebrate The Statue of Liberty’s birthday. They shouted “Happy Birthday” to Libby and left singing the Next Great Americans Tour theme song “You in the USA.”
The students shouted a huge “thank you” to their generous sponsors Lockheed Martin, The Surgery Center of Huntsville, Junior League of Huntsville and Redstone Federal Credit Union. After the bus pulled away, Madison Cross Roads Elementary students were excited to make a difference in their community – and to begin the journey to becoming our Next Great Americans.
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- Smiling students from Madison Cross Roads.
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- Posing with Lady Liberty before the program begins.
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- Excited to meet Libby Liberty™.
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- Smiling students from Madison Cross Roads.
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- Posing with Lady Liberty before the program begins.
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- Excited to meet Libby Liberty™.
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- Smiling students from Madison Cross Roads.
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- Pledge volunteers: Kaidan (5th grader), Duncan (5th grader), Elijah (2nd grader)
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- Students pledge allegiance to the flag.
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- Assistant Principal Mrs. Cantrell welcomes and kicks off the program.
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- Libby tells her real name “Liberty Enlightening the World”.
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- Libby’s special helpers: Lane (2nd grader) and Quincy (5th grader)
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- Lane and Quincy help Libby show her true measurements.
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- Madison Cross Roads gets a selfie in their PJ’s.
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- Libby shows off her selfie stick.
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- A Great White Shark jumps across the screen to show the students the size of the rays of Libby’s crown.
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- The students imagine coming to America for the first time.
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- “We may have all come on different ships, but we’re in the same boat now”- MKL Jr.
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- Libby shares the iconic poem written about her, “The New Colossus”.
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- This special pin will be what the 2nd grade students will give to honor their heroes.
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- Ms. Jessica talks to the students about their important role as a citizen.
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- Libby’s song helpers: Audrey (5th grader), Matthew (5th grader), Jennie (5th grader), Carleigh (2nd grader) and Zayden (2nd grader)
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- Students sing “You in the USA”.
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- Raising the roof with the tour them song “You in the USA”.
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- The next great Americans from Madison Cross Roads.
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- The future super citizens from Madison Cross Roads.
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- Libby gets a picture with these special students.
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- All smiles with Libby Liberty™.
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- The next great Americans from Madison Cross Roads.
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- The future super citizens from Madison Cross Roads.
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- Libby gets a picture with this special citizen.
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- All smiles with Libby Liberty™.
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- The next great Americans from Madison Cross Roads.
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- The future super citizens from Madison Cross Roads.
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- Libby gets a picture with these special students.
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- All smiles with Libby Liberty™.
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- The next great Americans from Madison Cross Roads.
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- The future super citizens from Madison Cross Roads.
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- Libby gets a picture with these special students.
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- All smiles with Libby Liberty™.
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- The selfie with Libby Liberty™.
