What happened to saying invocation before games?

TO THE EDITOR:

On Friday, Sept. 14, I attended the Warren County High School football game against White County in Sparta.

At the beginning of the game we were all asked to rise for an invocation given by one of their students. I did not hear one person complain or seem offended.

I was just wondering what happened to Warren County? Why have we given in to the pressures of giving up the long-standing tradition of opening our ball games with a prayer?

This was a widespread comment from many Warren countians and many wonder just who decided that we would no longer follow our beliefs and long-standing traditions in Warren County?

I would like to applaud Sparta for standing up for their beliefs and what they know is right. I’m proud to have them as my neighbor and thank them for having the courage to do the right thing. I wish there were more school systems willing to stand up and do the right thing ‘ including my own right here at home in Warren County.

Jackie Powers
Shellsford Road
McMinnville