Today, more than 250 2nd graders from Saraland Elementary participated in their Super Citizen Celebration. 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 the iPhone, iPad 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 generous and passionate community sponsors. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
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These super 2nd graders are excited to graduate as Super Citizens today.
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These are the smiling faces of our next great Americans.
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Saraland second graders prepare to honor their heroes at the Super Citizen Graduation Celebration.
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These super 2nd graders are excited to graduate as Super Citizens today.
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These are the smiling faces of our next great Americans.
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Saraland second graders prepare to honor their heroes at the Super Citizen Graduation Celebration.
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These super 2nd graders are excited to graduate as Super Citizens today.
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Pledge Volunteers: Hudson, Cade, Scarlet and Jazalyn
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Mayor Dr. Howard Rubenstein was honored today as a Helping Hand Hero by Molly as her Helping Hand Hero.
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Hero Marcy Turner was honored today as Suzanna’s Helping Hand Hero.
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Hero Phillip Woods was honored today as Lilly’s Helping Hand Hero.
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Lt. Leroy Smith was honored today as London’s Helping Hand Hero.
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Hero Kay Page was honored today as Rheana’s Helping Hand Hero.
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Pastor Chris Betzhold was honored today as Landon’s Helping Hand Hero.
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Hero Kenny Turner was honored today by Logan and his classroom.
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Hero Janice Harvison was honored today by Myleigh and her classroom as their Helping Hand Hero.
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Principal Stan Stokley was honored today as a Helping Hand Hero by Olivia.
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Hero Larry Onderdonk was honored today by Scarlet as a Helping Hand Hero.
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The Saraland students are seen here taking the Super Citizen Pledge.
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Cynthia Green leads the students in “YOU in the USA” with the help of Mylea, Olivia, Bella, Jax, Kathryn and Jacob.
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The students raise their voices together in “YOU in the USA”.
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The view from the stage as the students sing together as Super Citizens.
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The Saraland students and the 2016 Super Citizen Helping Hand Heroes