Today, the 2nd graders from Opp Elementary filled the gymnasium. 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 Covington County Community Alliance. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.

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  • Fire Chief Cory Spurlin was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Ayla & Miracle
  • Keilan & Dezi honored Nurse Mary Jackson as their Helping Hands Hero.
  • Kim Anderson is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Daniella & Zoey.
  • Police Officer Donnell Weatherford is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Kylee & Josiah.
  • Shawn Bentley was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Cambri & Luke.
  • Thank you to Mayor Becky Bracke and the Opp City Council for supporting the 2nd graders of Opp Elementary!