"It was a really neat time for all Christians on campus to come together and show we're all unified," said Heather A. Woodruff '03, who was wearing one of the bright orange shirts.

One of the added surprises of the afternoon was the appearance of Sims' parents, who caught the last flight from Dallas to show support for their son and spend the holiday weekend together.

Kyle's name became an instant mystery across campus, and Friday's event was almost an unveiling ceremony. After the speech, Sims said, "I don't really think I'm a superstar. It's not really about me, it's about the message."

The large crowd did not shake the humble speaker.

"I've had the opportunity to share at church at home," he said.

The overwhelming turnout of the event despite poor weather encouraged organizers.

Christian Impact member Jennifer L. Whiteside '01 got the idea for the "Do you agree with Kyle?" campaign from a friend at Penn State who helped organize a similar "I agree with Adam" testimonial that brought together more than a dozen different Christian student groups on their campus.