Today, 2nd graders from Oliver Elementary School filled the gym. After finishing 10 weeks in the Super Citizen Program, they are gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and honor local heroes from the stage.
Thanks to Mr. Palmer and his very hands-on teaching, these students have begun learning about their important roles in America’s future. The “Hands on Liberty” DVD series and accompanying activities and lesson plans teach crucial lessons in civics, character, financial literacy and social studies to a tech-centric generation. And in the closing piece of the program, Helping Hands, students are applying those crucial lessons in the real world.
Students chose heroes who embodied the traits of amazing citizens and read essays from stage before presenting them with Liberty Pins. They learned that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero!”
See heroes honored and a glimpse of the exciting event in the gallery below!
Today’s event and the donation of Super Citizen teaching kits was made possible by The Russell 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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- 2nd graders show off their certificate.
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- Kristopher & Dayana lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Assistant Principal Barry Kirby was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Dary.
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- Ali honored Principal Nancy Edwards as her Helping Hands Hero.
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- Mary Tolbert was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Ava.
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- William honored Mr. Henry as his Helping Hands Hero.
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- Mr. Jones was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Makiya.
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- Armani honored Mandy Hussey as her Helping Hands Hero.
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- Emily Overby was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by William.
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- Principal Edwards honored Superintendent Dr. Brenda Coley as a Helping Hands Hero.
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- These 2nd graders stand together to take their Helping Hands Pledge.
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- Thank you to our amazing sponsors!!
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- Kora, Jamia, Julia, Brandon, Noah, Peyden, Jayden, Tatchell, Grayson, & Tommy lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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- The students filled the gym with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- Oliver Elementary Helping Hands Heroes with the students that honored them.