Ridgecrest Elementary students gathered together anticipating the arrival of Libby Liberty™ and her Next Great Americans Tour bus. Today, October 2nd, marks the beginning of the Super Citizen Program at Ridgecrest.

175 second and fifth graders excitedly filled their lunchroom waiting for Libby Liberty™ to appear. Libby brings history to life on stage and introduces students to the 10-week civics, character, financial literacy and social studies program they will be immersed in when her bus rolls away.

Among the lessons she taught today: “You already hold the most important title in the United States: the title of citizen.”  Near the end of the program, students will honor heroes and become heroes themselves. To close out the event, students joined together in a roaring “thank you” scream to the teachers who are helping them become our Next Great Americans.