More than 325 crown-wearing, flag-waving fifth graders cheered, clapped and counted down to a grand entrance by Libby Liberty™ at Alabama Coastal Community College Auditorium. 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 the Monroe County Community Alliance 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.”
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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- Raven & Angel lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Libby Liberty™ makes her entrance to reveal her true name: “Liberty Enlightening the World.”
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- Jakala & Trinity help Libby show off her real measurements.
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- Libby is about the height of the average 5th grader or Harry Potter?!
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- There are 25 windows in her crown that you see the beautiful view of the New York Harbor.
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- She developed a greenish patina through a process called oxidation.
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- The chains around her feet are broken to symbolize our freedom from oppression.
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- Ellis Island is right next to Liberty Island, which is where Libby lives.
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- These students imagine what it would be like to see the Statue of Liberty for the first time.
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- The students close their eyes to imagine they are on a long, hard journey.
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- Imagine coming to America by boat and seeing the lady in green for the first time.
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- “We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now.” – MLK Jr.
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- We all share in the same bright future that is possible because of the ideals for which Libby stands.
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- Libby shares the iconic poem “The New Colossus.”
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- Libby and her leaders sing together for freedom.
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- The students filled the auditorium with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- U.S.A.!
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- Libby proudly poses for a picture with our Alfa and Alabama Farmers Federation Family!
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- Alfa agent, Sammie Carter and Libby smile for a picture!
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- Libby and Albert Martin with Alfa grab a picture after the show!
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- These 5th grade students are excited to pose with Libby Liberty™.
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- Libby gets a picture with these amazing students after the kickoff.
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- These students get a picture with Libby Liberty™ after the program.
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- Libby gets a picture with these amazing students after the kickoff.
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- These Super Citizen Teachers grab a selfie with Libby!
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- This Super Citizen Teacher grab a selfie with Libby!
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- The Next Great Americans of Monroe County!
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- These great citizens are about to start their Super Citizen journey.
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- These Super Citizen Teachers grab a selfie with Libby!
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- These great citizens are about to start their Super Citizen journey.
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- The Official Libby Liberty™ Selfie!
