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Bishop Kelley freshmen get loud welcome with annual ‘Kiss Your Mom Goodbye’ tradition
KOTV (Tulsa) ^ | 08/10/2026 | Ryan Gillin

Posted on 08/17/2026 8:31:16 AM PDT by Kid Shelleen

The first day of high school can be nerve-racking. At Bishop Kelley High School, there’s a tradition designed to break the ice. Freshmen arriving for the first day of school are greeted by members of the senior class, who cheer them on as they give their moms or dads one last kiss goodbye.

The tradition, known as “Kiss Your Mom Goodbye,” has been part of the Bishop Kelley community for more than two decades.

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Cute story !!
1 posted on 08/17/2026 8:31:16 AM PDT by Kid Shelleen
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To: Kid Shelleen

Nice


2 posted on 08/17/2026 8:43:24 AM PDT by Bigg Red ( Lord, make me an instrument of your peace.)
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To: Kid Shelleen

That’s adorable!


3 posted on 08/17/2026 8:46:40 AM PDT by Miami Rebel (RE)
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To: Kid Shelleen
Three of my five went to Kelley. Other two to Cascia.

Good times.

4 posted on 08/17/2026 10:00:25 AM PDT by FatherofFive (We mutually pledge to each other our lives, our fortunes, and our sacred honor)
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To: Kid Shelleen

It looks like hazing freshmen must have been getting a little out of hand. I never saw it happen when I was in highschool, but heard numerous stories of how HS freshmen were treated usually in a humiliating fashion.


5 posted on 08/17/2026 10:30:30 AM PDT by johnnygeneric (RIP NYC)
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