The sun is rising with the faith and belief these students bring. “For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them.” — Matthew 18:20
The morning sun breaks over the horizon, spilling light across bowed heads and clasped hands. Students, young, faithful, unashamed, stand shoulder to shoulder around the flagpole, united not by age or status, but by the power of the Holy Spirit. No teachers, no parents, no leaders of authority forced them here. Instead, it was faith alone that drew them into the presence of God. With voices lifted to heaven, they prove that revival can begin not in crowded stadiums or pulpits, but right here—in the humble prayers of students before the school day begins.
This morning, students, teachers and community members gathered at the CTE flag pole for the See You at the Pole event. Groups around the globe joined the Wildkats who worshiped this morning.
“I think that See You At the Pole is good for people who really don’t know God,” English teacher Chelsie Bennett said. “They can experience religion through the eyes of their peers, who are the best teachers.”
See You at the Pole began with only ten students in 1990, when a small youth group in Burleson, Texas, felt God calling them to pray for their schools. What started as a simple act of obedience quickly grew beyond what anyone could have imagined. Within a year, more than a million students across the nation joined in, and today millions worldwide gather under the rising sun, declaring God’s name over their campuses.
“My main reason for going to See You At the Pole was for the prayer circles; seeing a community of Christ grow together was something I hope everyone gained from it,” sophomore Camden Fralish said. “I think it’s also a great place to start finding God, and it can most definitely change your life.”
This morning, the Spirit moves in quiet but undeniable ways. Small groups form in circles, prayers rise like incense, and songs of worship echo against the still morning air. Every bowed head carries its own burden, its own hope, its own testimony of faith. Yet together, those voices weave into a single chorus, proof that the gospel does not wait for adulthood to take root. The love of God burns brightly in the hearts of students who dare to believe He can move in their generation.
“I really enjoy praying for other people to help them, so this really meant a lot to me,” junior Brock Clark said. “I also believe 100% that if the people are really following God, unifying a community for the benefits of others is the best way to do it.”
The scene is holy ground. In the midst of a culture often marked by division, students rise early to intercede for classmates, teachers, families, and their nation. They know that prayer has power—not because of who they are, but because of Who they belong to. The unity of faith they display is nothing less than the Spirit of God at work, breathing courage into a generation that refuses to be silent about His love.
“I heard this event was amazing, so I went, and it was,” freshman Maddy Omagan said. “The prayer was good and a good start to the day, and I just find this an amazing way to promote the love of God with friends, classmates, and even teachers.”
From ten students in Texas to millions worldwide, See You at the Pole is more than an event—it is a testimony. A testimony that God chooses the young to spark revival. A testimony that prayer still shakes the heavens. And a testimony that no matter where or how the world turns, the Spirit of God remains alive and moving in the hearts of His people.
“When Carter started talking about prayer, it allowed for people to understand and feel the holy spirit,” freshman Givlia Ballatori said. “When you’re with people who love Jesus, you feel overwhelmed with love.”
This morning, beneath the rising sun, faith stands tall. And heaven listens.
“I gained so much empathy and respect for every single person who attended SYATP. Singing and worshipping at school is such an amazing feeling and opportunity. While I was behind the mic, I looked out and saw familiar faces, but also faces of absolute strangers,” senior Madison Mae said. “I believe events like these are so important because it is an amazing blessing to even speak the name of Jesus in our halls. But to have the opportunity of an entire worship and prayer service right outside the school doors is such a beautiful thing.”
