"Kiss your mom": Freshmen at Oklahoma high school face rite of passage
Summary
At Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, seniors have a tradition of blocking incoming freshmen's cars on the first day until the freshmen give their mothers a goodbye kiss. This custom started as a prank but has become a meaningful way for students to show appreciation and for parents to share an emotional moment with their children.Key Facts
- The tradition happens at Bishop Kelley High School in Tulsa, Oklahoma.
- On the first day of school, seniors surround freshmen's cars and block them from leaving.
- Freshmen must kiss their mothers goodbye before they can drive away.
- What began as a prank has turned into a heartfelt ritual.
- The practice allows students and parents to share a special, emotional milestone.
- The event is part of the school’s first-day drop-off routine.
- It is meant to express thanks and love between students and their families.
- The tradition was featured in a CBS News report by Steve Hartman.
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