Kneel & Speak Free

The 'See You At The Pole' event started in 1990 in Texas. This event has now grown internationally. Students from all around the world gather at the flag pole in front of their school, and take time to honor God with prayer, song, or scripture.

I remember 'See You At The Pole' days during highschool. I never participated. But I remember seeing kids who went to my church, or kids who were known as 'Jesus Freaks', out front on that particular morning.

The organization advocating and guiding student participation in these events insists that they be exclusively student-initiated and led without official endorsement or interference, according to rights affirmed by the Tinker vs Des Moines Independent Community School District decision of the US Supreme Court — as well as a 1995 Clinton Administration assignment for legalization of particular school religious activities as long as they passed constitutional guidelines. The ACLU also approves of student-led events held before or after school, provided that the school neither encourages nor discourages participation.

Most recently in 2006, Kentucky school districts tried to deny the students permission of the flag pole rally, but attorney's were successful in arguing for the student's freedom of speech rights.
"It's important that students, teachers and others know about their right to participate in See You at the Pole events — a right affirmed by the U.S. Supreme Court," said John Whitehead, President of Rutherford Institute, "The rallies are part of a long tradition of free and equal participation in expressive activities guaranteed by our Constitution."

Great, Johnny. We have freedom of speech... now if more students would take advantage of the fact and truly stand up for what they believe in. I must say, there were only about 5 kids around my highschools flag pole, when this event was becoming popular in little Rhode Island. But it's those 5 kids that have made a difference in my life, and I will think of them on this day. The integrity and strength... This is where it goes beyond just a 'religion' and turns into a true 'relationship' with the God you serve.

“Go and pray to God for me and for the people . . .“ —2 KINGS 22:13a