A Virtual Super Citizen Graduation for Morgan County Schools
We all know this school year is “different,” to say the least. One thing that remains consistent: students are completing the Super Citizen Program, honoring local heroes and learning lessons that are more important than ever.
This year, 2nd, 4th & 5th graders from Morgan County Schools took up the challenge of becoming Super Citizens and excelled beyond our imagination!
The Super Citizen Program helps educators teach civics, character, financial literacy, careers and service-learning in ways that engage, excite and empower students. Traditionally, the closing of the program involves large gatherings where students honor local heroes who embody the concepts they are learning and practicing in schools. In 2020, of course, that “Graduation Celebration” looks a little different. But the impact is still evident and lasting for students—and the heroes they highlight.
The Liberty Learning Foundation events and education teams bring Libby Liberty™ on to video screens in schools and at home where the Statue of Liberty-styled actress congratulates them on their success, leads them in the “Super Citizen Pledge” and invites them to send in photos and videos of them honoring their heroes. Each school and grade level is different in its approach this year but we receive heartfelt, moving videos of students reading essays to front-line workers, to veterans, to teachers and more … all proving they are living our motto: “When you honor a hero, you become a hero.”
Many schools are holding their Celebrations in the classroom, masked and socially distanced. Many are in libraries. And some are coordinating virtual celebrations with students at home. The teachers’ commitment to the Super Citizen Program (especially when it might be easier to “skip the COVID year”) is a heartwarming testament to the importance of teaching our Next Great Americans how to be just that: truly great.
Congratulations to this year’s Super Citizens, their heroes and the educators on the front lines ensuring their success.
And a huge THANK YOU to the Morgan County Community Alliance who made the entire program free-of-charge for schools.
See photos & videos below.
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- 2nd graders in Ms. Duke’s class from Lacey’s Spring celebrate with our tour anthem!
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- Andrea and Matthew from Ms. Duke’s class at Lacey’s Spring lead their class in the Pledge of Allegiance
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- Lacey’s Spring 2nd graders in Ms. Duke’s class begin their celebration with the Pledge of Allegiance
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- Lacey’s Spring 2nd graders in Ms. Duke’s class celebrate in song!
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- Lacey’s Spring students in Ms. Duke’s class honor their Helping Hands Hero, Nurse Well & Kynnleigh read about their hero l
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- Lily, Tyler, & Asa from Eva School with their Helping Hands Hero, Ms. Toney
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- Mrs. Tallent’s students at Union Hill singing our tour anthem!
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- Ms. Duke’s class at Lacey’s Spring at their Super Citizen Celebration!
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- These Lacey’s Spring students in Ms. Duke’s class are ready to celebrate!
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- These Super Citizens in Mrs. Tallent’s class from Union Hill showing off their Super Citizen T-shirts!
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- These Union Hill students in Mrs. Tallent’s class are ready to celebrate!
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- Union Hill 2nd graders honor their Custodians as their Helping Hands Heroes and celebrate their graduation2
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- Union Hill students in Mrs Tallent’s class taking their Super Citizen Pledge!
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- Union Hill students in Mrs. Tallent’s class at their Celebration
