Today, 2nd graders from Russell County Schools filled the Russell County High School Auditorium. 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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- These 2nd graders are excited to celebrate!
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- Zoe, Kasen, Joanie, & Hallie lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Lukas honored Justin Camper as a Helping Hands Hero and Principal Nancy Edwards took a picture with Lukas after his speech.
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- Deputy Valencia Jakes was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Carmen.
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- Leah honored Kelley Knoll as her Helping Hands Hero.
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- Assistant Principal Dr. Vanita Pharrams was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Collin & Erin.
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- Caiden & Josiah honored Principal Larry Saulsberry as their Helping Hands Hero.
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- Emily Overby was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Aiden & Julian.
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- Alycia & Samuel honored Evelyn Long as their Helping Hands Hero.
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- Tommy Dixon was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Braeden & Landon and Tahauny took a picture with them after their speech.
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- Superintendent Dr. Brenda Coley was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Lillian & Jordyn.
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- Alana & Richard honored Louis Bynam as their Helping Hands Hero.
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- Lakyra Jones was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Kennedy & Kyler.
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- Officer Gary Jenkins was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Maliyah.
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- Bella honored Shannon Gunter as a Helping Hands Hero.
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- Tenley honored Susan Corcoran as a Helping Hands Hero.
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- Jason honored Tammy Sides as his Helping Hands Hero.
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- Yvonne White was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Hayden.
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- Super Citizens lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- U.S.A.!
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- The students filled the auditorium with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- Russell County Helping Hands Heroes, the students that honored them, and our friend Jennifer Lowman with the City of Phenix City.
