Today, more than 275 2nd graders from Meadow View Elementary filled the cafeteria. 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 The Willis Foundation and passionate community sponsors. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
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A huge thank you to Shelby County Reporter who was on hand to help spread the word about these children, their achievements and this entire community!
- The celebration was kicked off with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Kingston, Anderius, Brody, and Micah.
- The students say the Pledge of Allegiance together before they honored their heroes.
- Hero Emily Glass was honored today by Ashton and Mrs. Porters class.
- Principal Rachea Simms was honored today as Alondra’s Torch Team Hero.
- Colby honored Officer Jamison Lee as his Torch Team Hero.
- Today, nurse Jennifer Smith was honored as Tegan’s hero.
- Katherine honored Dawn Wood as her classroom hero.
- Assistant Principal Carol Williamson was honored today as Hayden’s classroom hero.
- Katie Grace honored Pam Connell today at the Super Citizen Graduation.
- CJ honored Jackie Miller as his Torch Team Hero.
- Hero and Music Teacher, Dennis Jones was honored today at the Super Citizen Celebration.
- Brooke and Vanessa honored LuAnn Gossett as their Torch Team Hero.
- Hero Christina Tomlin was honored today by Stephenie.
- Kristen Sharp leads the students in “YOU in the USA” with the help of Ethan, Meadow, Deanna, Marjory, Leah, Caleb and Lynleigh.
- The students of Meadow View raise their voices together to sing “YOU in the USA”.
- The Meadow View Super Citizens and their heroes