Eufaula Elementary fifth graders honor “Super Citizens”
by Anastasia Scarborough for the Eufaula Tribune (Dec. 19, 2012)
Eufaula Elementary School fifth graders honored several “Super Citizens” last week as part of the Liberty’s Legacy program at the school.
During the eight-week program, sponsored by Alabama Power, EES fifth grades classes learned about patriotism and civic responsibility.
At the program’s conclusion ceremony last week, Principal Reeivice Girtman explained that kids also learned about “American ideals” such as character development, citizenship, U.S. history and financial literacy.
“You don’t have to be the president to take these ideals into account and make yourself a better person for it,” said Girtman after quoting U.S. Presidents Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy. “I believe our school will be better for it.”
Each fifth grade class’ “Torch Team” also nominated at least one “Super Citizen,” a person in their community making a difference through their everyday job.During last week’s conclusion, class representatives and “Lady Liberty” herself presented these citizens with miniatures of the Statue of Liberty.
» Amy White’s class nominated Mary Jo Ridle, EES Guidance Counselor
» Jackie Miggins’ class nominated Jessie Norris, EES Head Custodian
» Margaret Huston’s class nominated Dr. Jeff Bush and Sgt. Virgil Bowen, Alabama State Trooper
» Pam Welsh’s class nominated Duane Mock, EPS PE Teacher
» Rita Bonner’s class nominated Johnny Hill
» Beverly Nolin’s class nominated Andy Boyce, Barbour County Literacy Association volunteer
» Lisa Wilson’s class nominated Sgt. FC Ray Wilson