Today, 2nd graders from Rachel Patterson, Huxford, Flomaton, & W S Neal Elementary Schools filled the Flomaton High School Auditorium. After finishing 10 weeks in the Hands on Liberty 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” 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 Escambia 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 grade students are excited to honor their heroes and get their Hands on Liberty graduation certificates!
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- Showing off their Helping Hands Graduation Certificate!
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- Tydarius, Case, John-Wesley, and Cayden lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Tate proudly honored her mom, Dezarae Tharp, as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, celebrating her love, care, and dedication.
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- Carter recognized The Mayor of Flomaton, Arthur Odom, as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, applauding his leadership and service to the community.
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- Sam-Michaal proudly celebrated his dad, Josh Davis, as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, honoring his guidance and commitment to serving others.
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- DaMari honored Rachel Patterson Elementary’s librarian, Julie McDonald, as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, recognizing her kindness and support for students.
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- Paisley celebrated The Mayor of East Brewton, Joey Shell, as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, appreciating his dedication to the community.
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- Isaiah proudly recognized Taylor Cash as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, celebrating the positive impact he has made.
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- Kentleigh honored Kim Stanford as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, recognizing her care and encouragement.
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- 2nd grade students pledged to “be responsible for what they say and do, in their country, community, family, and school.”
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- The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- Super Citizens lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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- Singing along to our tour anthem!
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- We were honored to spend the morning celebrating with our heroes, students, donors, and special guests.Thank you to Representative Alan Baker, Melissa Johnson with Amerifirst, Mayor Arthur Odom, Mayor Joey Shell, and Principal Leah Fuqua for celebrating with us!