Today, 2nd graders from Selma City Schools filled the Selma High School Auditorium. 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 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 Dallas 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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- Tra’Hina & Alexis lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Principal Dr. Doris Cureton is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Aja.
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- Ja’Quavious honored Jared Bradley as his Helping Hands Hero.
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- Jennifer Hyche was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Tameyah.
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- Layota Scott was honored as a Helping Hands Hero by this Super Citizen!
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- Riniyah honored Amanda Pettaway as her Helping Hands Hero.
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- Krystal & Kahlya honored Dr. Margaret Jones as their Helping Hands Hero.
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- Jacquelyne Rogers was honored as a Helping Hands Hero.
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- Anna honored Lydia Chapman as her Helping Hands Hero. Ashley with LLF posed with Anna.
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- Cecil Cooper is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by JeKyeria.
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- Jennifer Cockrell is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Makayla.
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- Ira Austin is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Aubre.
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- Sabrina Pettway is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Chelcie.
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- Jessica Spivey is honored as a Helping Hands Hero by Kirston. Ms. Woodfin accepts on her behalf.
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- These Super Citizens lead everyone in our tour anthem.
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- Only YOU can keep the “U” in the U.S.A.!
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- Selma City Schools Helping Hands Heroes and the students that honored them!
