Alpha and Omega Society sponsors annual 'See You at the Pole' at Kennett High School

Members of the Alpha and Omega society along with other Kennett High School students gathered around the flag pole outside of the high school building for the annual "See You at the Pole", (SYATP) movement on Wednesday, September 21.

SYATP is a student-initiated and student-led movement bringing youth together in prayer, representing each other, their leaders, schools, families, and the community in asking God to bring moral and spiritual awakening to their campuses and country.

The movement, according to it's official website (www.syatp.com), actually began in 1990 in the Fort Worth suburb of Burleson, Texas. It originated with just one youth group that met at night at several Burleson area schools during a weekend retreat.

Today's SYATP event has taken place annually at the suggested time of around 7 o'clock in the morning on the third Wednesday in September. However, beginning in 2006 they are officially changing the date to the fourth Wednesday in September.

In 2004, more than two million teenagers met for See You at the Pole in all 50 states. Internationally, reports were sent to the website from countries on six continents.

Lauren Smith, a junior at Kennett High School is the president for the Alpha and Omega society which is made up of approximately 25-35 attending members who hold a meeting once per week in the school auditorium.

Smith was joined by four other officers which assisted in planning the KHS 2005 movement sponsored by the school's reading teacher, Janet Scherer.

Scherer commended the students for putting together such a strong movement and stressed the fact that it was completely led by the students. Her presence during the movement, nevertheless, was imperative in encouraging the student's leadership and reminding them that they are supported by adults from their churches, communities, and schools.

The students present at this year's SYATP shared in prayer and listened as fellow students and Alpha and Omega members read key verses selected for the event.

One particular prayer gave thanks that, "We live in a place like this," and that the students were able to join together and share their faith in God, reminding those present of the beauty of our community.

When the final words were spoken everyone raised their bowed heads and exchanged an intimate smile before entering the school building on the way to the first period class.

Smith was thrilled with the number of peers whom attended the event, "I think it went really well," she said.

She also said that the Alpha and Omega society encourages others to join the group.

"We are a good witness and forum for students to take a Christian stand within the school," said Smith.

Alpha and Omega is currently planning a social rally within the school to spread their message and increase their member numbers, if interested contact Lauren Smith or vice president Sally McVey.