First Day of School @ Bell

This past summer was probably the fastest I can remember in recent years. We didn't travel or go on vacation, yet it just went by so quickly. And today, it's the first day of school. Unfortunately, I left today for Pasadena on business, for yet another union negotiations. But I was still able to see my son in his first-day garb, as I dropped him off for carpool. Today was the start of a new and exciting chapter in his young life.

At Bellarmine, there are no uniforms. Students wear casual attire. Sometimes, a tad too casual. As long as you don't wear your PJs to school, you're good. However, there are days (very few at that) when students are required to "dress up", by wearing long-sleeved shirt, necktie, long pants (no jeans), and shoes. One of those days was today, the first day of school.

First day activities typically include introductions, understanding course requirements, and discussing house rules. Aside from that, the Mass of the Holy Spirit was celebrated by Bell president Paul Sheridan, as he welcomed the students back on campus.

It was a short day, and the kids got off at around 12:30pm. Before they parted, one of the freshman dad's, Ben, gathered all the 7 St. Joe boys (plus St. Joe parishioner, Lionel) for a first-day photo op, standing behind the Bellarmine signage, all dressed to the tee.

Here's wishing all the boys much success in their 4-year journey through high school. GO BELLS !!!

Note: Author wishes to acknowledge Dr. Ben Chew for the photograph used on this post.