On April 6th, student leaders from Legacy High School’s Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) attended the dedication ceremony of the KMOC Cross, located off I-44 between Wichita Falls and Burkburnett. The cross, visible from the highway, is intended to serve as a place of prayer, reflection, and community gathering. The sight was donated anonymously.
The event included remarks from Wichita Falls Mayor Tim Short, KMOC Board Chairman Phil Patterson, Station Manager Keith Sanderson, and Board Director Taz Ellett. Each speaker addressed the purpose of the cross and its role as a symbol of faith and community presence.
Senior Darrian Simmons reflected on the impact of the speakers, highlighting a moment that resonated with the speakers.
“What stuck out to me was when the speakers mentioned that Christianity is deeply rooted here,” Simmons said. “That, in particular, caught my attention because it shows that faith is a core part of the culture and community. While the rest of the speech wasn’t especially eventful, that specific part stood out to me and, as a result, made me feel more connected to the environment.”
Following the speeches, attendees participated in a group prayer, which focused on themes of unity, strength, and guidance. After the ceremony, participants were invited to walk through a visual experience representing key moments in the life of Jesus. The walkthrough was designed to offer time for reflection and engagement with the presented message.
Senior Maygan Vineyard, a student leader with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, was moved by the moment and the deeper message the cross represents for Wichita Falls.
“I think the KMOC cross dedication was amazing; it truly brought the community together for something so meaningful,” Vineyard said.
Michael Cummings, the Greater Wichita Falls Area Director for FCA, was grateful to be with Legacy students to witness the dedication and be a part of something with long-term spiritual value.
“Today was an amazing day to be with the Legacy students and to be here to see the dedication of the cross that’ll represent so much for the city of Wichita Falls,” Cummings said. “The fact that they’re going to do Bible studies out here, there’s just a great opportunity for the students.”
