Today, nearly 200 flag-waving Monroe Co. Public Schools fifth graders cheered, clapped and counted down to a grand entrance by Libby Liberty™ at Alabama Southern Community College.
Fresh off her Next Great Americans Tour bus, the lady in green brought history to life and introduced students to the 10-week civics, character, financial literacy and social studies program they’ll begin after her bus rolls away.
The Super Citizen experience includes today’s kickoff event, immersive learning and community service projects and will culminate with a graduation celebration that sees students honoring local, everyday heroes from stage.
These crucial lessons are being taught thanks to funding from United Bank & Alabama Southern Community College who understand that these lessons must be taught despite school budget cuts. The day ended with a rousing sing-a-long of the tour’s anthem, “YOU in the U.S.A.”
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See photos of the event and class photos with Libby Liberty™ in the gallery below!
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- The students of Monroe County are excited about meeting Libby Liberty™.
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- These are the faces of the next great Americans of Monroe County.
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- Monroe County students pose with the Authentic Statue of Liberty Replica before the performance starts.
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- The smiling students of Monroe County look forward to becoming Super Citizens.
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- Barbanetta Turner from Monroe County Board of Education greeted everyone before Libby Liberty™ made her appearance.
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- Teaira, Darleigh, Javaion and Kalieya lead everyone in The Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Libby Liberty™ made her appearance to cheers from the Monroe County students.
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- Mackenzie, Addison and Cameron help Libby show her true measurements.
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- The students are seen here posing for a selfie with Libby Liberty™.
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- Libby tells the students that it takes 354 steps to get to her crown.
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- Oxidation is the natural weather process that turned Libby Patina.
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- The students close their eyes to imagine coming to America for the first time.
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- The students picture seeing The Statue of Liberty after a long journey to America.
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- Libby talks to the students about immigration and how our Country is one big family.
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- Libby shares the iconic poem “The New Colossus”.
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- Antonio, Jr., Tanavia and Diamond help Libby lead the theme song “YOU in the USA”.
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- Antonio, Jr., Tanavia and Diamond help Libby lead the theme song “YOU in the USA”.
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- Antonio, Jr., Tanavia and Diamond help Libby lead the theme song “YOU in the USA”.
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- Many thanks to our generous sponsors who help make this program possible in Monroe County.
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- The next great Americans pose for a picture with Libby Liberty™.
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- The future Super Citizens of Monroe County
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- The next great Americans pose for a picture with Libby Liberty™.
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- The future Super Citizens of Monroe County
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- The next great Americans pose for a picture with Libby Liberty™.
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- The future Super Citizens of Monroe County
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- The next great Americans pose for a picture with Libby Liberty™.
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- The future Super Citizens of Monroe County
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- The next great Americans pose for a picture with Libby Liberty™.
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- The future Super Citizens of Monroe County
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- The next great Americans pose for a picture with Libby Liberty™.
