Thursday, August 22, 2019
Mr. Curtz was the school disciplinarian. The technical name was Dean of Students. If you misbehaved, you were going to have to deal with him. He monitored detention after school. Being the school disciplinarian is not a job I would want. The reason is because it is a position that brings with it... Sign in to see full entry.
Sunday, August 18, 2019
The Kind Brother
Brother Jimmy was a sweet old man. He worked in Student Affairs. Student Affairs handled matters concerning attendance and kept tabs on club participation. When you returned to school after an absence, were late or had to leave school early, you would give your note to Brother Jimmy and he would... Sign in to see full entry.
Wednesday, August 14, 2019
It's in the Eyes
Last day of Junior Year. 2003. The last day of school was frenetic. My peers and I were only there to get our exam and final grades. That meant going around school, trying to locate teachers, and determine whether to wait in a line or come back later. I was walking around when Brother Keenan told me... Sign in to see full entry.
Saturday, August 10, 2019
The Visionary
Brother Keenan was a visionary at my high school. For my freshman year, he held the dual role of principal/president after which he moved on from being a principal. The biggest accomplishment during his time as principal was building a four-story building on campus. That was where the school... Sign in to see full entry.
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
SSSSSSSSSSSS
I don't remember what year it was other than to say it was definitely not senior year. I write that because my best friend at the time, Fred, was still at the school and was a year ahead of me. Mr. Stenner went to give announcements during an assembly. There were 1100 boys waiting for him to speak.... Sign in to see full entry.