Seventy five crown-wearing, flag-waving fifth graders cheered, clapped and counted down to a grand entrance by Libby Liberty™ at Morris Elementary School. 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 Lockheed Martin and Wells Fargo 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.”

Wells Fargo’s Kerry Williams was so moved by the event that she stood up to speak to the kids after Libby’s performance.  She told of her own Ellis Island story and her ancestors who came before her. She talked to the students about everyone having their own story and how they, as the future Super Citizens of America, are our hope for the future.

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See photos of the event and class photos with Libby Liberty™ in the gallery below!