Today, more than 625 2nd graders from Harrand Creek Elementary, Hillcrest Elementary, Holly Hill Elemenary, Pinedale Elementary, and Rucker Boulevard Elementary Schools came together at Enterprise High School. 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 AlaTrade Foods, ALFA, BlueCross and BlueShield of Alabama, Coffee County Community Alliance, Covington Electric Cooperative, ScreenTech and passionate community sponsors. With their help, we are teaching, inspiring and empowering our Next Great Americans.
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Viviana, Josh, Gabe, Camila, Garrett, Tre’Shawn, Jake, Joseph, Za’Meria and Bo led everyone in the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Carly honored Mrs. Lindsay Harvin as her Helping Hand Hero.
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Sophia honored Mrs. Shaniece Townsend as her Helping Hand Hero.
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Mr. Lazenby was honored as Kyren’s Helping Hand Hero.
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Isaias honored Tiffany Cox as his Helping Hand Hero.
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Aiden Norbon was honored today by AJ as a Helping Hand Hero.
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Itzia honored Nina Thompson as her Helping Hand Hero.
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Allyson honored Dr. Whitaker as her Helping Hand Hero.
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Kendall honored Loree Cox as her Helping Hand Hero.
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Nurse Devin Thornton was honored by Joey.
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Twila Meredith was honored as Brook’s Helping Hand Hero.
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Mr. JJ Johnson was honored today by Mackenzie as a Helping Hand Hero.
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Colt honored Karen Cadden as his Helping Hand Hero.
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Riley honored Lupita Mendoza as her Helping Hand Hero.
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Garrett Keller was honored today by Eli as a Helping Hand Hero.
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Sgt. Austin Redman was honored by Kadin as a Helping Hand Hero.
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Principal Ronnie Retherford was honored by Na’Shayla as a Helping Hand Hero.
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Mrs. MIchelle Fry was honored today by Veta as a Helping Hand Hero.
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Parker honored Mr. Robert Amrani as a Helping Hand Hero.
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Hero Drew Shelton was honored today by Leighton.
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Kelly Michelle and Tenasia honored Lance Tindol as a Helping Hand Hero.
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Hero Jimmy Parks was honored by Konner and Nolan.
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Catherine Irwin Thomas was honored by Gabe and Nick.
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Anna Hall was honored by Brooks.
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Jennifer Moseley was honored by Cameron today as a Helping Hand Hero.
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Madison Adkinson was honored today by William and Elecea.
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Kristen Sharp and her helpers led everyone in song.
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The view from the stage as the students sing together.
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“Only you can keep the YOU in the USA”.
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The students shout “liberty” and “freedom” together as Super Citizens.
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The Super Citizens joined together to sing “YOU in the USA”.
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Kristen Sharp, with the help of ZayVio, Jeremiah, Ella, Abby, Rayonna, James, Camden, Griffin, Charity, Jesse, Jonathan, Akeelah and Sierra led the group in song.
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“Only you can keep the YOU in the USA”.
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The students proudly wore the logos of their generous sponsors.
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The 2016 Helping Hand Heroes