Today, 2nd graders from Magnolia Elementary and Fairhope West Elementary School filled the the OWA Theatre. After finishing 10 weeks in the Hands on Liberty 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” 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 Mobile County Community Alliance. 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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- These Baldwin County 2nd grade students are excited to honor their heroes and get their Hands on Liberty graduation certificates!
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- Showing off their Helping Hands Graduation Certificate!
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- Excited to celebrate, honor heroes, and take their pledges!
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- Faith and Stella lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Lilah selected Wendy Simmons as her Helping Hands Hero, recognizing the reading coach who supports students as they grow in confidence and skill.
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- Evelyn and Hall honored Molly Spain as their Helping Hands Hero, celebrating her dedication as a community and school volunteer.
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- Gavin and James selected Alexi Felty as their Helping Hands Hero, recognizing her service as a school volunteer and PTA member.
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- Will and Eli named Cathy Hudson as their Helping Hands Hero, celebrating the PE coach who promotes teamwork, confidence, and healthy habits.
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- The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- These students are excited to sing along to our tour anthem!
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- Singing along to our tour anthem!
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- Super Citizens lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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- U.S.A.!
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- These students are singing our tour anthem loud and proud!
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- We were honored to spend the morning celebrating with our heroes, students, donors, and special guests.