A Virtual Super Citizen Graduation for Talladega 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 and 5th graders 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 Talladega County Community Alliance who made the entire program free-of-charge for schools.
See photos & videos below.
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- 2nd graders at Watwood in Ms. Stewart’s class singing our tour anthem
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- 5th graders in Ms. Harbin’s class at BB Comer take their Super Citizens Pledge!
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- Alex Barron, Watwood Helping Hands Hero
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- Alyssa in Ms. McDaniel’s class from BB Comer leads her class in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- BB Comer 5th graders in Mrs. Harbin’s class sing our tour anthem
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- BB Comer student in Ms. McDaniel’s class honors Chris Thornton as her Torch Team Hero
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- BB Comer student in Ms. McDaniels class honored Olive Brooke Liner as a Torch Team Hero
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- BB Comer students from Ms. McDaniel’s class start their celebration with the Pledge of Allegiance
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- Elijah & Jecaryous in Ms. Woodgett’s class from Stemley Road lead everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Ezra reads about Alex Barron, Watwood’s Helping Hands Hero
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- Kamyia in Ms. McDaniel’s class at BB Comer leads everyone in our tour anthem
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- Libby shows off the graduation certficate these students from BB Comer in Ms McDaniel’s class will receive!
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- mily Clifton, STEAM Teacher – Munford Elementary School 5th grade Torch Team Hero
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- Ms. Harbin at BB Comer gets Selfie with her students at their Virtual Celebration!
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- Ms. Harbin’s students at BB Comer celebrating in song!
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- Ms. Harbin’s students at BB Comer take their Super Citizens Pledge
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- Ms. McDaniel’s class at BB Comer honored Michael Skelton as a Torch Team Hero
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- Ms. McDaniel’s student from BB Comer honors Demetria Lauderdale as her Torch Team Hero
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- Ms. Woodgett’s class from Stemley Road at their Virtual Celebration
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- Ms. Woodgett’s students from Stemley Road celebrate in song!
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- Stemley Road 5th graders in Ms. Woodgett’s class sing along to our tour anthem
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- Stemley Road students celebrate in song!
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- Stemley Road Super Citizens!
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- Students in Ms. McDaniel’s class at BB Comer taking their Super Citizen Pledge
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- These 2nd graders from Ms. Stewart’s class singing along to our tour anthem
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- These 5th graders from Stemley Road in Ms. Woodgett’s class take their Super Citizens Pledge
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- These students at BB Comer in Ms. Harbin’s class waving their flags in song
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- These students from Stemley Road in Ms. Woodgett’s class are singing our tour anthem!
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- These students in Ms. Harbin’s class at BB Comer lead everyone in our tour anthem!
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- This 2nd grader in Ms. Stewart’s class from Watwood leads everyone in our tour anthem
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- This 2nd grader in Ms. Stewart’s class singing our tour anthem
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- This student from BB Comer in Ms. McDaniel’s class honored Braxton Spradley as his Torch Team Hero
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- This student in Ms. Harbin’s class at BB Comer at their Virtual Celebration
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- This student in Ms. Harbin’s class at BB Comer honors Ms. Deanna as a Torch Team Hero
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- This student in Ms. Harbin’s class from BB Comer shares about her Torch Team Hero
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- This Super Citizen in Ms. Harbin’s class from BB Comer shares about his Hero
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- This Super Citizen in Ms. Stewart’s class at Watwood is having fun at the virtual celebration!
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- Watwood 2nd graders from Ms. Stewart’s class celebrating in song
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- This student from BB Comer in Ms. McDaniel’s class honored the employes at her local McDonalds as her Torch Team Heroes
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- This student at BB Comer shows Ms. McDaniel as his Torch Team Hero
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- This student at BB Comer in Ms. McDaniels class shares about his Torch Team Hero, David Johns
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- Kathryn leads the students in Ms. McDaniel’s class at BB Comer celebrate in song.JPG
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- Students from BB Comer in Ms. McDaniels class singing along to our tour anthem.JPG
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- Ms. McDaniel’s students at BB Comer singing our tour anthem.JPG
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- Caroline in Ms. McDaniel’s class at BB Comer honored Cheryl Eyster as her Torch Team Hero
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- BB Comer student in Ms. McDaniel’s class shares abou this Torch Team Hero
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- BB Comer student in Ms. McDaniel class chose BJ Stagner as her Torch Team Hero
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- Lily Kate in Ms. McDaniel’s class from BB Comer honoring her Torch Team Hero
