Today, 2nd graders from Lynn Fanning filled the gymnasium. 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 the iPhone, iPad 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 Madison County Commission and passionate community sponsors. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
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The Next Great Americans of Lynn Fanning Elementary School
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These are the smiling faces of the Lynn Fanning Super Citizens.
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The students pose for a picture before they honor their heroes.
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The Next Great Americans of Lynn Fanning Elementary School
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These are the smiling faces of the Lynn Fanning Super Citizens.
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The students pose for a picture before they honor their heroes.
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Prinicipal Burger welcomed everyone to the 2016 Super Citizen Graduation Celebration.
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The program was kicked off with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Murphy, Terra and Thomas.
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The students pledge allegiance to the flag as they begin the program.
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Hero Bill Mullins was honored as Carleigh’s Helping Hand Hero.
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Principal Burger was honored as Chase’s Helping Hand Hero.
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Josh Duncan was honored today as Gabe’s Helping Hand Hero.
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Carson honored Tommie Bailey as his Helping Hand Hero.
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Wyatt honored Captain Jason Smith as his Helping Hand Hero.
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Hero Jenica Kelley was honored today by Maya and her classroom.
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Michael Cooklin was honored as a Helping Hand Hero today and his daughter is seen her smiling with a fellow classmate.
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Damien Benson’s wife stands in his place today to accept his Helping Hand award from Braden.
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Sean Kilfin was honored today by his son Cameron at the celebration.
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The students pledge together that they will remember what they have learned.
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Kristen Sharp leads the students in “YOU in the USA” with the help of Kaemon, Kaley, Hannah, Daniel, Cariana and LaCherish.
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The Super Citizens raise their voices together in song.
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“Only you can keep the YOU in the USA”
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The view from the front as the students sing together as Super Citizens.
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The Super Citizens of Lynn Fanning and their 2016 Helping Hand Heroes