Today, 800 flag-waving Madison City Schools fifth graders cheered, clapped and counted down to a grand entrance by Libby Liberty™ at Bob Jones High School Auditorium. Fresh off her Next Great Americans Tour bus, the lady in green brought history to life and introduced students to the 10-week civics, character, financial literacy and social studies program they’ll begin after her bus rolls away.

Ending this huge kickoff with a bang, Grammy Award-winning singer Lee Greenwood took the stage to sing his anthemic “God Bless the U.S.A.” alongside choirs from Bob Jones and James Clemens High Schools. It was an emotional experience that these students (and 100 area VIPs) will never forget.

The Super Citizen experience includes today’s kickoff event, immersive learning and community service projects and will culminate with a graduation celebration that sees students honoring local, everyday heroes from stage.

These crucial lessons are being taught thanks to funding from Madison County Commission Chairman Dale W. Strong who understands that these lessons must be taught despite school budget cuts.

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See photos of the Kickoff, the Community Alliance VIP Reception and class photos with Libby Liberty™ in the gallery below!