A Virtual Super Citizen Graduation for Russell County Schools
We all know this school year is “different,” to say the least. One thing that remains consistent: students are completing the Super Citizen Program, honoring local heroes and learning lessons that are more important than ever.
This year, 2nd graders from Russell County Schools took up the challenge of becoming Super Citizens and excelled beyond our imagination!
The Super Citizen Program helps educators teach civics, character, financial literacy, careers and service-learning in ways that engage, excite and empower students. Traditionally, the closing of the program involves large gatherings where students honor local heroes who embody the concepts they are learning and practicing in schools. In 2020, of course, that “Graduation Celebration” looks a little different. But the impact is still evident and lasting for students—and the heroes they highlight.
The Liberty Learning Foundation events and education teams bring Libby Liberty™ on to video screens in schools and at home where the Statue of Liberty-styled actress congratulates them on their success, leads them in the “Super Citizen Pledge” and invites them to send in photos and videos of them honoring their heroes. Each school and grade level is different in its approach this year but we receive heartfelt, moving videos of students reading essays to front-line workers, to veterans, to teachers and more … all proving they are living our motto: “When you honor a hero, you become a hero.”
Many schools are holding their Celebrations in the classroom, masked and socially distanced. Many are in libraries. And some are coordinating virtual celebrations with students at home. The teachers’ commitment to the Super Citizen Program (especially when it might be easier to “skip the COVID year”) is a heartwarming testament to the importance of teaching our Next Great Americans how to be just that: truly great.
Congratulations to this year’s Super Citizens, their heroes and the educators on the front lines ensuring their success.
And a huge THANK YOU to the Russell County Community Alliance who made the entire program free-of-charge for schools.
See photos & videos below.
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- 2nd graders in Ms. Donaldson’s class at Dixie take their Helping Hands Pledge!
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- 2nd graders in Ms. Harley’s class at Ladonia are ready to celebrate!
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- Another Ladonia students sharing about their Helping Hands Hero, Ms. Tinsley.
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- Dixie 2nd graders in Ms. Donaldson’s class at their virtual celebration!
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- Dixie 2nd graders in Ms. Donaldson’s class honor Lt. Harold Smith as their Helping Hands Hero!
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- Helping Hands Hero Johnnie TInley hears why this student chose her as their Helping Hands Hero!
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- Ladonia 2nd grader honoring their Helping Hands Hero, Ms. Johnnie Tinsley!
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- Ladonia 2nd graders in Ms. Harley’s class are excited to celebrate!
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- Ladonia Helping Hands Hero, Johnnie Tinsley!
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- Ladonia students in Ms. Roberts class singing our tour anthem!
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- Mount Olive students in Ms. Jones class honored Mrs. Akita Torbert as their Helping Hands Hero.
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- Mount Olive students in Ms. Jones class honored Ms. Laura Ryan as their Helping Hands Hero
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- Mount Olive students in Ms. Jones class singing our tour anthem!
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- Ms. Donaldson’s class at Dixie Helping Hands Hero – Lt. Harold Smith
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- Ms. Harley Class at Ladonia Elementary Helping Hands Hero, Pulcheria Dailey
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- Ms. Jones Class at Mount Olive celebrating in song and waving their flags!
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- Ms. Roberts class at Ladonia sharing about their Helping Hands Hero!
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- Ms. Roberts students at Ladonia celebrating in song!
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- Ms. Roberts students from Ladonia take their Helping Hands Pledge!
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- Oliver 2nd graders are celebrating in song!
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- Oliver 2nd graders are excited to celebrate!
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- Students from Ms. Harley’s class at Ladonia celebrating in song!
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- Students from Ms. Roberts class at Ladonia with their Helping Hands Hero Johnnie Tinsley!
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- These 2nd graders at Dixie in Ms. Donaldson’s class learning more about their most important title!
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- These 2nd graders from Ms. Harley’s class at Ladonia are excited to celebrate
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- These 2nd graders in Ms. Roberts class at Ladonia sharing about their Helping Hands Hero, Ms. Tinsley
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- These studens in Ms. Jones class from Mount Olive celebrate in song!
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- These students in Ms. Jones class at Mount Olive lead their class in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- These students in Ms. Roberts class at Ladonia honoring their Helping Hands Hero, Johnnie Tinsley
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- This 2nd grader at Ladonia shares why she chose their Helping Hands Hero, Ms. Tinsely
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- This student at Ladonia reading about their Helping Hands Hero, Johnnie Tinsley
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- This super citizen from Ms. Donaldson’s class at Dixie honors their Helping Hands Hero, Lt. Harold Smith
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- 2nd graders at Oliver cheering on their Helping Hands Hero!
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- 2nd graders at Oliver Elementary celebrate their Helping Hands Heroes!
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- Oliver 2nd graders celebrate their Helping Hands Heroes with a walking parade!
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- Oliver 2nd graders celebrating their Helping Hands Heroes!
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- Oliver 2nd graders have a walking parade to celebrate their Helping Hands Heroes!
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- Oliver Elementary celebrates their Helping Hands Heroes!
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- Oliver Elementary celebrating their Helping Hands Heroes!
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- These 2nd graders at Oliver are excited to cheer for their Helping Hands Heroes!
