Today, 2nd graders from Guntersville Elementary School filled their gymnasium. 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 Marshall 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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- Guntersville Elementary students are getting ready to honor their heroes!
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- Showing off their Helping Hands Graduation Certificate!
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- These Guntersville Elementary students are excited to honor their heroes and get their Hands on Liberty graduation certificates!
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- Mac and Bella lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Corian proudly celebrated Marion Massingill, a dedicated custodian, as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, recognizing the care she shows every day.
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- Hattie honored Felicia Chapman as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, with fellow custodian Marion Massingill accepting the recognition on her behalf.
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- Lillian recognized Tyra Gilliland as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, with Marion Massingill accepting on her behalf and representing the important work of their custodial team.
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- Kylan proudly chose Officer Josh Case, their school resource officer, as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, honoring the protection and support he provides.
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- Tripp celebrated Officer Austin Abercrombie as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, with Officer Josh Case accepting the honor on his behalf.
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- Jon David recognized Officer Jonathan Harris as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, as Officer Josh Case accepted on his behalf and represented their SRO team.
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- Bash honored Tammy Neu, a beloved 2nd grade teacher, as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, celebrating her impact as she prepares for retirement.
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- Jarmarious proudly recognized Sharon Glenn, a speech language pathologist, as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, with Mrs. Arnold accepting on her behalf as she enters retirement.
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- Lordwensky celebrated Phyllis Williams as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, honoring her dedication to the Learning Center as she prepares to retire.
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- Lordwensky celebrated Phyllis Williams as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, honoring her dedication to the Learning Center as she prepares to retire.
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- Cooper honored Me’Shell Sellers, a kindergarten teacher, as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, recognizing the lasting impact she has made as she prepares for retirement.
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- The students filled the room with their voices as they sang “YOU in the USA.”
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- We love seeing the students excited to sing along to our tour anthem!
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- Leading the crowd in song!
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the 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 Assistant Principal Sims, and our friends First Southern State Bank, Monica Gramling and Alexa Bailey, for celebrating with us!