article_snippet: A small town in Upstate New York stands divided after A small town in Upstate New York high school's decision on Wednesday to broadcast the Pledge of Allegiance in Arabic.
article_snippet: However, the outrage it caused in some students and parents quickly forced administrators to issue an apology and a promise to henceforth only recite the Pledge of Allegiance in English.
article_snippet: 1,600) as some students and teachers are outraged that an apology was issued at all while others applaud their high school's decision on Wednesday to broadcast the Pledge of Allegiance in Arabic and say the pledge should never have been recited in a language other than English.
article_snippet: The intention was to promote the fact that those who speak a language other than English still pledge to salute this great country,' the statement read. '
article_snippet: In Pine Bush High School in Upstate New York the Pledge of Allegiance will only be recited in English as recommended by the Commissioner of Education.' '
article_snippet: It's the Pledge of Allegiance, we're saying it to the American flag.
article_snippet: I think it should be said in English.
highlights_snippet: the pledge will henceforth only be read in English, officials said .