Students from Lauderdale County, Rogers, Lexington & Brooks Elementary Schools take Their Pledges, honor heroes, sing their hearts out, and become Super Citizens!

Today,students from Lauderdale County, Rogers, Lexington & Brooks Elementary Schools filled the Lauderdale County High School gymnasium. 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 Lauderdale County Community Alliance. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.

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: Legend, Avery, Gemma, Steve, Raelee, and Austynn lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.

: Soulea proudly celebrated Harley Robertson as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, recognizing the positive impact Harley has in her life.

: Drake honored his grandmother, Marva Davis, as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, grateful for the love and encouragement she shows him every day.

: Miles recognized his grandmother, Anita McKee, as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, appreciating the steady support she brings into his life.

: ripp highlighted Pastor Paul Hancock as his class’s Helping Hands Hero, sharing how much his guidance inspires him.

: Emi celebrated her uncle, Mike Bloodworth, as her class’s Helping Hands Hero, honoring the example he sets for her.

: Owen recognized Mr. Michael Cole as his class’s Torch Team Hero, celebrating the leadership and kindness he shows as principal.

: McKenna celebrated her grandmother, Cameron Wright, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, grateful for the love and guidance she provides.

: Waylon honored his dad, Sergeant Derek McLaren, as his class’s Torch Team Hero, admiring the dedication and strength he represents.

: Chapman named his dad, Wes Ayers, as his class’s Torch Team Hero, reflecting on the example he sets in his life.

: Cara proudly honored her dad, Brandon Hines, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, recognizing the encouragement he brings each day.

: Nash proudly celebrated his grandpa, Phillips Pettus Sr., as his class’s Torch Team Hero, grateful for both his caring influence and the strong community leadership he demonstrates as a state representative.

: Baylee recognized Christy Wilson, her school counselor, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, honoring the kindness she shows their students.

: Zaylie named her dad, Bradley Landers, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, celebrating the constant encouragement he provides.

: Lilli honored her teacher, Ginger England, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, thankful for her dedication to her students.

: Zander recognized his dad, Jimmy Tobias, as his class’s Torch Team Hero, sharing why he inspires him every day.

: Kallie honored her mom, Kesha Bowens, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, recognizing the love and strength she models.

: Nicson celebrated his grandpa, Robert Bougher, as his class’s Torch Team Hero, grateful for the steady guidance he provides.

: Adaleigh recognized Joetta Trousdale as her class’s Torch Team Hero, honoring the kindness she brings to their school.

: Addi named her teacher, Zoie Loosier, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, appreciating the encouragement she gives each day.

: Grantlie celebrated her brother, Gunner Johnson, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, appreciating the bond they share. Their mother accepted the award on his behalf.

: Ellie honored her mom, Robyn Thigpen, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, celebrating the love and support she receives.

: Gaines recognized his dad, Ryan Hardy, as his class’s Torch Team Hero, admiring the example he sets at home and in the community.

: Rosealee celebrated her uncle, Steve Holmes, as her class’s Torch Team Hero, grateful for the role he plays in her life. His wife accepted the award on his behalf.