Today, 2nd graders from Montgomery County Schools filled the Davis Theatre for Performing Arts Center. 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 Montgomery County Community Alliance and passionate community sponsors. 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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Tristen, Keenan, Tanner, Patrick, & Jacory lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Liberty is Freedom!
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Gabrielle & Thalia help Libby show just how different she looks on her pedestal!
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Her finger is about the same length of a car!
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Her shoe size is 879!
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The chains around her feet are broken to symbolize our freedom from oppression.
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She took on a greenish patina through a process called oxidation.
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Libby shares how proud she is to be in Alabama and help this great state celebrate its Bicentennial Birthday!
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Imagine coming to America by boat and seeing the lady in green 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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“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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These Super Citizens lead everyone in the tour anthem!
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Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.
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These students celebrate in song!
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Libby poses proudly with Montgomery County Commissioner, Isaiah Sanky
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Beth and Mike Tidwell with Alfa and the Alabama Farmers Federation pose with their sweet daughter Mrs. Bear and Libby!
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Libby smiles with our Alfa and Alabama Farmers Federation family!
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Libby loves getting to meet the students after the show!
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Libby smiles with this Super Citizen!
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Look at these great Super Citizens!
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Libby loves getting to meet the students after the show!
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These Super Citizens get a picture after the show with Libby!
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Our Next Great Americans!
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Look at these great Super Citizens!
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Libby loves getting to meet the students after the show!
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Look at these great Super Citizens!
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These Super Citizens get a picture after the show with Libby!
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Look at these great Super Citizens!
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Libby loves getting to meet the students after the show!
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These Super Citizens get a picture after the show with Libby!
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Libby smiles with this Super Citizen!
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Look at these great Super Citizens!
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Libby loves getting to meet the students after the show!
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Look at these great Super Citizens!
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Libby smiles with this Super Citizen!
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Libby loves getting to meet the students after the show!
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These Super Citizens get a picture after the show with Libby!
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Libby loves getting to meet the students after the show!
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These Super Citizens get a picture after the show with Libby!
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Libby loves getting to meet the students after the show!
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Libby is so very proud to get a picture with our sweet Emma with the Davis Theatre of Performing Arts! Thank you for all you do for Libby and her team!
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The Official Libby Liberty™ Selfie!