They were among an estimated 200 county students, from high school to elementary school, who took part in the 22nd annual observance of See You at the Pole. The international event, held the fourth Wednesday in September, involves students gathering around their schools’ flagpoles to pray before the opening of the school day.
More than 3 million teenagers in at least 20 nations take part in the observance each year, according to event organizers. This year’s theme was “Awaken.”
For Croatan senior Kalen Perry, who helps lead the school’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes chapter, it’s a time to pray for her school and nation and show her faith.
“We want to pray to God to protect our schools and it’s a symbol of our prayers for our school and the students,” she said. “It’s the only way to accomplish anything, is through prayer and through your relationship with God.”
Senior Kimberly Fitzgerald, also an FCA leader, said, “I want to show people I have God in my life and care about God. And I want other people to know that it’s OK to stand up for God and what you believe. I’m just so thankful for everything He has done for me.”
Croatan students not only prayed for their schools, but for the nation, elections and the troops serving overseas.
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