This week, Boaz middle schoolers came together for a #GoodCharacters Expo to share powerful service projects with community members, mentors and peers. We were blown away!
After weeks in the American Character Program, learning about historical figures who transformed America, they were then challenged to begin transforming things themselves. What we saw next proved they are on their way to making this world an even better place to live.
Speaking from their booths, students shared how they formed groups, identified problems, worked with local mentors and began taking action. In addition to civics and character learned in the program’s curriculum, they gained real-world practice in collaboration, service, empathy, compassion and communication.
It was a proud moment for our Liberty Learning team as we saw first-hand how our 3rd and 5th grade programs had paved the way for these middle schoolers to take ownership in their roles as citizens. Their ideas, ingenuity and determination showed us America’s future is in good hands! (Or as their shirts said, “SO GOOD!”)
This immersive educational experience is made possible because our generous local and state sponsors understand that these lessons must be taught despite time and budget constraints.
Please help us thank the organizations and people who are investing in the children who are becoming our Next Great Americans.
Catch a glimpse of their projects below:
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Boaz 7th graders and their guest begin their EXPO with the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Principal Pinckard tells his 7th graders to continue to choose #GoodCharacters!
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7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!
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Showing off their Service project!
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7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!
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These students share their project!
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7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!
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Showing off their Service project!
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7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!
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These students share their project!
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7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!
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These students share their project!
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7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!
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Boaz Middle American Character EXPO!
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Showing off their Service project!
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7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!
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Showing off their Service project!
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Boaz Middle American Character EXPO!
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7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!
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These students share their project!
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Boaz Middle American Character EXPO!
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Boaz Middle American Character EXPO!
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7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!
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Boaz Middle American Character EXPO!
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Showing off their Service project and a few donuts!
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7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!7th graders share their American Character Project with their guests!
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Cynthia Green with LLF shares her gratitude to Principal Pinckard and history teachers, Coach Triplett Mrs. Bruce
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Boaz Middle School 7th graders were showered with support at their #GoodCharacters EXPO!