If you went to, go to, or even work at Kellenberg all of these things can be relatable.
1. It is completely normal to see animals strolling around the school.
At Kellenberg there are dogs, parrots, fish, peacocks, etc. you name it, Kellenberg has it. Once you walk in, we are always expected to be greeted by the calling of the parrots in the lobby. The labs, the courtyards, and the hallways are all other places to expect to see all types of animals as well. This was a cool part of high school because it was half high school and half zoo. Better yet, most students knew all dogs by name (and there were a lot).
2. The Courtyards.
Or should we call them a scenic route to class? Kellenberg had way more than 1 courtyard and it was always something beautiful to see. They had ponds full of fishes, ducks, they had pathways, plants, and tree
3. The 12 o'clock, 3 o'clock, before class, and before lunch prayer.
Kellenberg always made time for prayer through various times throughout the day. We all know that there was to be no movement when the 12 o'clock prayer came on in the hallway almost as it became second nature. Every teacher lead the class in a prayer before each class began. On average a student probably prays 15 times before the school day ends.
4. The morning announcements
No one can forget the morning announcements with a prayer video, (Two Sets of Jones, Jesus Take The Wheel, etc.) a prayer, the pledge of allegiance, and then the live announcements from students of Kellenberg.
5. The Thursday monthly mass
Every student remembers the monthly mass, The Triumph of The Cross, The May Crowning, and all other events Kellenberg had in which we celebrated mass.
6. The Five-Hour Graduation
So many students and so many awards calls for a long graduation.
7. The Famous Bells
8. Students Work At Their School?
People never understood when I told them that my high school hired people to work during the year and also during the summer. Kellenberg offered students a part time job for some cash over the summer while trying to maintain Kellenberg in the form it was in.
9. Trimesters and Comprehensive Exams
Every Kellenberg student knows this pain. Unfortunately, no one was allowed to leave the test until the allotted 3 hours were up, the worst part was finishing and staring at the wall until the time was up. College finals are easier than studying for these.
10. Triple A
11. Not 'Middle School' But 'Latin School'
Kellenberg doesn't have middle schoolers, they have Latin schoolers and teach their 7th and 8th graders Latin. And no...latin is not easy.
12. No Backpacks At Lunch
Kellenberg is probably the only school that doesn't allow any work or backpacks at lunch. Anyone else remember clean up duty?
13. Uniforms
Never had the pain of picking out an outfit in the morning during my years of middle school and high school. Although, whenever I would go out somewhere in those years, I had literally NOTHING to wear.
14. Marianist Mentors
15. Retreats and Founders Hollow
Did your high school have a house upstate that held a bunch of high school students for a few days? Mine did.
16. Senior Sweaters
This was a big deal in high school. All the seniors got to wear a 'senior sweater' instead of their blazer during the school day.
17. Penny Loafers
Everyone had those friends at Kellenberg who put pennies in the front of their penny loafers. These were the worst kind of shoes to break in.
18. Blue & Gold
Best part of Kellenberg, enough said.
19. No Homework When The Bishop Came
The best PM announcement of the school year.
20. Extracurricular Activities
Kellenberg goes above and beyond with clubs, sports, and anything you can think of. Name a club they have it.
21. Grey and Green Slips, Academic Deficiency & Demerits
Pretty much, you did not get away with anything. Remember the handbook.
22. Tae Kwon Do
Apparently this is not a thing anymore, but if you don't remember Kicho 1 did you really go to Kellenberg?
23. Senior Trip To Disney World
24. Once A Firebird Always A Firebird
