The first time is the inaugural. The second time, it becomes annual. Dr. A.J. Johnson now hopes it becomes a tradition. Kingfisher High School students and staff gathered after first period on Monday at the fl ag plaza in front of the school. It’s the second straight year KHS has conducted the ceremony as a way to start the new school year. Kingfi sher’s most recent Boys State delegates raised the U.S. and Oklahoma fl ags and the Pride of Kingfisher band played the National Anthem as well as the fi ght song. The crowd was addressed by Student Council President Harper Evans as well as Assistant Principal Colby Connel. Pictured left prior to raising the fl ags are, from left, Cooper Young, Ethan McLean, Wyatt Long and Jeremiah Burpo. “I think it qualifi es as a tradition which, I hope, the school will continue into the future,” said Johnson, a longtime KHS teacher. “It is a good way to kick off the school year.” [Photos by Finley Harrison/KHS Photography]