Today, 3rd grade students from Allentown, Eichold-Mertz School, Elsie Collier, Erwin Craighead, Ella Grant Elementary, Maryvale Elementary, Tanner Williams Elementary, & ER Dickson filled the Murphy High School Auditorium. After finishing 10 weeks in the Super Citizen Program, they are gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and honor local heroes from the stage.
These students have learned their important roles in America’s future thanks to an immersive experience in civics, character, financial literacy and social studies. And in the closing piece of the program, Torch Teams, 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 Authentic Liberty Replicas . They learned that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero!”
See the heroes honored in the photo 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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- Zara, Grayson, Tallon, Azaria, Beau, Liberty, and JaRiyah lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Avery chose to recognize Kurt Spence as her class’s Hero, honoring the positive impact he has made.
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- Harper proudly honored her dad, Jason Norris, celebrating the love and guidance he provides.
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- Jace selected LaQuita Dixon as his class’s Torch Team Hero, recognizing the encouragement and support she offers.
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- Charley honored Kenneth Bryant as a Hero, celebrating the custodian whose hard work helps keep the school welcoming.
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- Olivia chose to recognize her dad, Steve Dice, honoring the care and support he gives each day.
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- Ella proudly celebrated her mom, Jessie Randall, recognizing her constant love and encouragement.
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- From Allentown, Avery honored Mr. Sanders as a Hero, celebrating her “Pop” and the special role he plays in her life.
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- Cameron selected his grandfather, Samuel Lankford, as his Hero, honoring the guidance and support he shares.
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- Karter recognized Ann Williams as a Hero, celebrating her historic role as the first African American woman with Mobile Fire and Rescue.
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- Leland honored Mrs. Jennifer Feagin as his Hero, recognizing the school counselor who supports students with care and compassion.
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- Johnia selected Mrs. Ford as a Hero, honoring the custodian whose dedication helps keep the school running smoothly.
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- Khylia chose to recognize Ganell Braden, celebrating the teacher who inspires learning and growth. Ms. Carr accepted the award on her behalf.
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- Joseph and Kennedy honored Bobby Lewis Fowler as their Hero, recognizing the positive influence he has made.
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- With help from his friend Ashton, Michael honored his papaw, Mr. Richard Smith, celebrating the love and wisdom he shares.
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- Owen selected Mrs. Dorothy Smithson as his Hero, recognizing the intervention coach who supports students every step of the way.
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- Recognizing a positive peer influence, Jhon selected fellow student Ian Benjamin Olivieri as his Hero.
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- The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- Super Citizens lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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- Waving their flags in song and celebration!
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- We love seeing the students excited to sing along to our tour anthem!
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- These students are excited to sing along to our tour anthem!
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- U.S.A.!
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- We were honored to spend the morning celebrating with our heroes, students, donors, and special guests.