Today more than 225 second graders from Westside Elementary cheered and counted down to the grand entrance of Libby Liberty™. Wearing green paper crowns and waving tiny American flags, they showed their enthusiasm for the Super Citizen Program they’ll begin after today’s theatrical performance.
Liberty Learning Foundation (with generous sponsorship by Marengo County Community Alliance, Alfa , Ed Luger with Matthews Children’s Foundation, AlaTrade Foods, ScreenTech, Valley Harrison with Trustmark Bank, Robertsons Bank, Kiwanis Club of Demopolis, and the Rotary Club of Demopolis) is kicking off the program in a big way. Not only are students watching as the vivacious Statue of Liberty character brings history to life, they are also being introduced to the man who will give them a “hand” with lessons back in their classrooms. As Libby winds down, she hands the screen over to Mr. Palmer, a brash and brilliant hand-character who leads students in DVD-based lessons in civics, character, financial literacy and our Great American Story.
After class photos with Libby, students and teachers return to classrooms energized to learn crucial, all-American lessons. They’ll also begin the process of nominating and honoring “Helping Hands Heroes” who they will honor at their graduation celebration when the program is complete for this year.
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- These smiling faces are posing with the Liberty Torch Pin.
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- These great citizens are about to start their Super Citizen journey.
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- These Westside students are excited to meet Libby Liberty.
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- Saniya, Thomas, Jacob, & India lead their classmates in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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- Principal Jackson welcomes Libby Liberty™ to the stage!
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- Her official name is Liberty Enlightening the World.
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- Jamyia and Harbor help Libby show her true measurements when on her pedestal.
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- Her nose is about the length of your average 5th grader!
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- Libby’s finger is 8 feet long, the length of a car.
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- Libby shows off her selfie stick for a picture with the students.
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- Her shoe size is 879!
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- Each one of the spikes on Libby’s crown is about the size of a Great White Shark!
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- Her chains are broken and symbolize our freedom from oppression.
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- She turned patina through process called oxidation.
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- The students close their eyes to picture coming to America for the first time.
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- Libby shares the iconic poem “The New Colossus”.
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- “We may have all come on different ships, but we are in the same boat now” MLK Jr.
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- We all share in the same bright futures that are made possible by the things Libby stands for.
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- Libby and Mr. Palmer share with these 2nd graders the program they are about to start!
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- Libby™ shows off the Liberty’s Legacy Torch Pin that looks an awful lot like her!
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- Roberty Utsey with Alabama Farmers Federation shares with these students how excited they are to be a part of their Super Citizen journey!
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- Aiden, Makayla, Amzie, Kylin, Lawson, & William lead their classmates in the Tour Anthem!
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- Singing Loud and Proud for Freedom!
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- .The students wave their flags in song
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- A view from backstage!
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- Only YOU can keep the U in the USA!
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- Libby gets a picture with these special students after the kickoff.
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- The Next Great Americans of Westside Elementary School.
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- These Westside students are excited to pose Libby Liberty.
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- Libby Liberty™ poses for a picture with these Westside 2nd grade students.
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- The Next Great Americans of Westside Elementary School.
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- Libby gets a picture with these special students after the kickoff.
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- These Westside students are excited to pose Libby Liberty.
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- Libby poses for a post-kickoff picture with these great citizens.
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- Libby gets a picture with these special students after the kickoff.
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- Libby smiles with her new friend Barbara Hill
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- Robert Utsey, Area IX Organization Director with Alabama Farmers Federation sneaks a picture with Libby™ pre show!
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- Libby and these Super Citizen get a picture after the kickoff.
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- The Official Libby Liberty™ Selfie.
