High school is never the same experience for everyone. After living on a college campus for a year and talking to other people about their high school experiences, I realized that every high school has their own culture so to speak. It got me thinking about my high school's, Padua Franciscan, culture. Here are some of Padua's little quirks that make Padua, Padua.

1. Eating raw cookies with a spoon at seven in the morning.

"Wow, you guys actually eat that stuff? Won't it make you sick?"

2. Taking Olympic Day a little too seriously.

Somehow a cute, friendly competition turns into each classes's and faculty's teams out for blood. Every time.

3. Having mass after two or three periods (so it was harder to skip.)

Alright, Padua. We see you.

4. Going on a retreat every year.

Besides junior retreat, we all just sat around looking at each other and saying, "This is dumb."

5. Getting offended when someone asks, "What is a Bruin anyways?"

"It's like a bear, right?"

6. Trying to be more advanced with Chromebooks.

Team "My Chromebook Broke Again So I Need To Borrow One From The Library" was always poppin'.

7. Ending everything with, "Ponder that one Padua and make it a great day."

A fellow Bruin would respond with, "Wow that was the worst closing thought of the day I've ever heard."

8. Treating the CFO Coin Wars like a real war.

Those poor little freshmen don't know what they're getting themselves into when they walk through the gym doors that fateful morning of Coin Wars.

9. Hating Holy Name even though everyone was friends with at least one person who goes/went there.

"Padua is going to murder Holy Name tonight...but after the game, do you want to go to Steak 'n Shake?"

10. Getting emotional whenever Mr. Stec talks about how much he loves us.

"You're never lost, and you're never alone." Well, here comes the tears.

11. Knowing that no matter where we go, we will always have a home in Padua Franciscan High School.

Once a Bruin, Always a Bruin.