Today more than 160 seventh graders from Admiral Moorer Middle School in Eufaula gathered together for the first-time ever American Character Program Kickoff and a very revealing performance by Libby Liberty™ . The American Characters Program that they will experience in the weeks ahead is a continuation of the groundbreaking Super Citizen civic education program that has been taught for the past four years.
In this 30-minute theatrical performance, Libby Liberty™ (actress Kristen Sharp) reflects on the characters she has played and the kind of character it takes to go from small-town to Broadway and back again. Kristen’s powerful story challenges the students at Admiral Moorer Middle School to discover their own true character through perseverance, self-esteem, service and … song
These crucial lessons are being taught thanks to funding from the Barbour County Community Alliance, Keystone Foods LLC, BBVA Compass – Corporate, Johnson Outdoors Marine Electronics, FEB Bank, Alfa – Barbour County, and MidSouth Bank – Eufaula, WestRock who understand that these lessons must be taught despite school budget cuts.
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See photos of the event and class photos with Libby Liberty™ in the gallery below!
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- In silence, Kristen, expresses some written words of confession to the 7th graders.
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- She holds signs to encourage the students to read some tough words.
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- As the students close their eyes, she sings a song about how they are amazing, just the way they are.
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- While telling her story, Kristen starts her transformation to Libby Liberty™.
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- She inspires the students to discover their true character and not just play a character.
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- Kristen shares her story and her favorite songs hoping to spread a message of perseverance.
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- The students watch Kristen on the big screen transform into a character.
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- Kristen receives help from her daughter, Rose, as she completes the Libby transformation.
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- We have the power to write our own story the way Kristen has through her journey.
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- Kristen is still growing into the character she is to become.
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- With a message of pereverance, Libby Liberty™ inspires the students to break the molds and be the change they wish to see.
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- Telling the students about finding their calling, she expresses her true calling.
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- In hope, Libby tells the students that dreams really do come true.
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- Her calling as Libby Liberty™ is to teach messages of freedom and liberty to our Next Great Americans.
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- Libby and this special student pose for a picture after the program.
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- This great leader sets a beautiful example to his peers through hard work and kindness.
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- Mr. Gulledge of Midsouth Bank shows his support to these great students.
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- Libby has a few helping hands after the performance for these Super Citizens.
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- Libby talks to the students after the program.
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- Penny Kensey of the Liberty Learning Foundation encourages the students to find their true character and be our Next Great Americans.
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- Libby gets a picture with this Super Citizen.
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- This super Principal of Admiral Moorer Middle School gets a picture with Libby after the program.
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- Mrs. Hartzog of Alfa poses for a picture with Libby Liberty™.
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- Many thanks to Mr. Keith Bryan and Alfa Insurance for their incredible support.
