Today, Mulkey Elementary School second and fifth students filled their 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 (or “Helping Hands” for the younger students), students are applying those crucial lessons in the real world. They chose heroes who embodied the traits of amazing citizens and read essays from stage before presenting them with an Authentic Liberty Replicas & Liberty Pins. They learned that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero!”
See the Torch Teams & Helping Hands Heroes honored today in the photo gallery below!
Today’s event and the donation of Super Citizen teaching kits was made possible by the Geneva 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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- Hudson and Tegan lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Jak shares why Ms. Patty Adam is chosen as a Mulkey Elementary Helping Hands Hero!
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- Jace honored Mayor David Hayes as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, applauding his leadership and positive impact on the community.
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- Landree proudly celebrated her dad, Zach Hayes, as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, recognizing the positive influence he brings to her life.
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- Owen honored Latasha Henderson as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, appreciating her kindness and encouragement.
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- Karter recognized Jay Howell as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, celebrating the meaningful impact he continues to make.
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- Mary Ellis proudly honored Michael Morris as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, thanking him for his support and guidance.
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- Jax celebrated Morgan Jones as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, recognizing the care and positivity she shares with others.
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- Reagan honored Superintendent Jami Seay as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, applauding her leadership and dedication to students.
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- Dawson proudly recognized his grandmother, Lorianne Skidmore, as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, celebrating the positive impact she has made.
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- Liam proudly selected Steve Skidmore as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, highlighting the impact he makes.
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- Parker celebrated Katlin Faulk as his class’s Torch Team Hero, recognizing her encouragement and positive example.
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- Mary Kate proudly honored her dad, Mark McDuffie, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, celebrating his guidance and support.
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- Nico recognized his dad, Ceaser Urquiza, as his class’s Torch Team Hero, honoring the influence he has had in his life.
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- Dean proudly celebrated his dad, Clay Smith, as his class’s Torch Team Hero, appreciating his leadership and love.
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- Harper Kate honored her mom, Dawn Wilks, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, recognizing her constant encouragement and care.
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- Tyce and Tucker recognized their parents, Katie and Lyle Warren, as their class’s Torch Team Heroes for the positive influence they have made.
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- Sophie celebrated her mom, Sara Derouen, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, thanking her for her love and support.
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- Madilyn proudly honored her mom, Meagan Adams, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, recognizing her encouragement and dedication.
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- Hadley celebrated Libby Wallace as her class’s Torch Team Hero, appreciating her guidance and support.
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- Pledging to be a Helping Hand!
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- Taking their Super Citizen Pledge!
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- Super Citizens lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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- The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- These students are excited to sing along to our tour anthem!
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- “Freedom! Liberty! It starts with you and me!”
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- We were honored to spend the morning celebrating with our heroes, students, donors, and special guests.