Today, Beverlye, Slingluff, Highlands, Selma, Girard 2nd and 5th grade students filled the Dothan High School Convocation Center. After finishing 10 weeks in the Super Citizen Program, they are gathered to celebrate their accomplishments and honor local heroes from the stage.
These students have learned their important roles in America’s future thanks to an immersive experience in civics, character, financial literacy and social studies. And in the closing piece of the program, Torch Teams (or “Helping Hands” for the younger students), students are applying those crucial lessons in the real world. They chose heroes who embodied the traits of amazing citizens and read essays from stage before presenting them with an Authentic Liberty Replicas & Liberty Pins. They learned that “when you honor a hero, you become a hero!”
See the Torch Teams & Helping Hands Heroes honored today in the photo gallery below!
Today’s event and the donation of Super Citizen teaching kits was made possible by the Houston 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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- Showing off their Super Citizen Graduation Certificate!
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- Showing off their Helping Hands Graduation Certificate!
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- Nyiera, Maurice, Greyson, Mahalia, and Sophia lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Emily and Sloan proudly honored Mayor Mark Saliba as their Helping Hands Hero, recognizing his service as Mayor of Dothan and the leadership he provides to the community.
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- Laura Lane selected Abbey Tullis as her Helping Hands Hero, celebrating the music teacher and Super Citizen who inspires students through the arts.
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- Jack chose to recognize Abby Quattlebaum as his Helping Hands Hero, honoring the PE coach who encourages students to stay active and confident. The award was accepted on her behalf by Miss Delvecchio.
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- Langston proudly selected Megan Brezina as his Helping Hands Hero, recognizing the teacher who supports him each day.
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- Devaizha honored Tijuana Jessie as her Helping Hands Hero, celebrating the positive influence she has made.
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- Abigail selected Velma McKray as her Helping Hands Hero, recognizing the encouragement and support she provides.
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- Marshall and Emma came together to honor Ms. Trevor McElderry as their Helping Hands Hero, celebrating the reading coach who helps students grow as learners.
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- Lauryn and Allyson chose Ms. Rosemarie Bedesem as their Helping Hands Hero, recognizing the special education teacher who supports students with dedication and care.
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- Hector proudly selected Takelia Griffin as his Helping Hands Hero, honoring the difference she makes in his life.
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- Kalani and Ariel honored Ms. Melynda Hendrix as their Torch Team Hero, recognizing the CNP manager who serves students each day.
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- Harmony selected Anika Pippin as her Torch Team Hero, celebrating the math coach who encourages academic growth.
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- Lucy proudly recognized Sarah Ussery as her Torch Team Hero, honoring the school resource officer who helps keep students safe.
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- Mariah chose Ashley Merritt as her Torch Team Hero, celebrating the fourth-grade teacher who makes a difference in students’ lives. The award was accepted on her behalf by Mrs. Durr.
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- Carionna selected Aalijah Snipes as her Torch Team Hero, recognizing her positive impact. The honor was accepted on her behalf by Mrs. Durr.
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- Shy’riha honored Ms. Anderson as her Torch Team Hero, celebrating the school counselor who supports students with care and compassion. Mrs. Bell accepted the award on her behalf.
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- The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- Leading the crowd in song!
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- We love seeing the students excited to sing along to our tour anthem!
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- U.S.A.!
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- Waving their flags in song and celebration!
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- We were honored to spend the morning celebrating with our heroes, students, donors, administrators, and special guests. Thank you to Representative Rick Rehm, Assistant Superintendent Lee Jacobs, SRO Taiwan Truitt and the Dothan High school Citizen Promise Ambassadors for celebrating with us!
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- We are so grateful for Representative Rick Rehm for his support in helping make these students super citizens!
