Today, more than 300 2nd graders from West Elementary filled the cafeteria. 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 the iPhone, iPad 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 CB&S Bank and G&G Steel and passionate community sponsors. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
Special thanks to Russellville City Schools Superintendent Heath Grimes and Matt Cooper of CB&S Bank for showing their support at the event!
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West Elementary students get ready to honor their heroes.
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These smiling students prepare to graduate as Super Citizens.
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The Super Citizens of West Elementary gear up to honor their heroes.
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Principal Holliman welcomes everyone and kicks off the program.
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The celebration began with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Connor, Yadira, Aidyn Kate and Tarriah.
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The heroes say the Pledge with the West Elementary students.
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Matt Cooper of CB&S Bank was in attendance showing his incredible support of the super students.
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Superintendent Grimes waves to they students as they all cheer for him.
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Hero Brittany Sykes was honored today by Addisyn and her classroom.
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Hero Sandra Newton was honored today as a Helping Hand hero by Kailey.
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Natalie honored Cary Hitt as her Helping Hand Hero today at the celebration.
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Mayor David Grissom was honored today as a Helping Hand Hero by Dixie.
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Hero Margaret Sharpley was honored today by Citlali and her classroom.
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Hero Laura Pruett was honored today by Bradden and her classroom hero.
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Angelia honored her classroom Helping Hand Hero, Jenette Hood.
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Hero Bo Lloyd was honored today as Cami Beth’s Helping Hand hero.
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Hero Neil Willis was honored today at the celebration by Lakin.
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Hero Lamarcus Baker was honored today by Haylee at the Super Citizen Graduation.
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Joey Rushing was honored today as a Helping Hand Hero by Lily Cate and her classroom.
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Hero Joel Pounders was honored today by Cane and his classroom.
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Kristen Sharp challenges the students to strive to be Super Citizens every day.
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West Elementary students take the Super Citizen Pledge.
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The students raise their voices together to sing “YOU in the USA”.
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The West Elementary Super Citizens and their 2016 Helping Hand Heroes.