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JESUIT NOVITIATE LEGENDS
DURING THE JESUIT NOVITIATE IN THE 1960'S, THERE WAS THE
STORY OF THE JESUIT NOVICE HAVING A NERVOUS BREAKDOWN
DURING MASS. HE BEGAN TO GROAN LOUDLY, AND WAS TAKEN
MYSTERIOUSLY FROM THE NOVITIATE NEVER TO BE SEEN AGAIN.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 48072
| Subject headings: | PROSE NARRATIVE -- Religious hero CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 09-20-1984
JESUIT NOVITIATE LEGENDS
DURING THE JESUIT NOVITIATE IN THE 1960'S, THE STATUE
OF ST. JOSEPH WAS MYSTERIOUSLY BEING TURNED AROUND. ONE
DAY THE SUPERIOR FOUND ST. JOE TURNED AROUND WITH AN AXE
IN HIS BACK. THE DISTRAUGHT SUPERIOR CALLED IN A
PSYCHIATRIST WHO SUGGESTED MORE DIVERSITY IN THE LIVING
ARRANGEMENT. THE PSYCHIATRIST THOUGHT MORE DIVERSITY
WOULD LEAD TO A BETTER PSYCHOLOGICAL ATMOSPHERE. THE
SUPERIOR TOOK THE ADVICE OF THE PSYCHIATRIST, AND ADDED
NEW AND DIFFERENT COLOR INK BLOTTERS TO EACH ROOM.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT ; 48072
James Callow Keyword(s): HUMOR
| Subject headings: | Favorites PROSE NARRATIVE -- Religious hero CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Church |
Date learned: 09-20-1984
COONING FOR APPLES
A GROUP OF 5 OR 6 PEOPLE GET INTO THE BACK OF A PICK-UP TRUCK.
THERE IS ONLY THE DRIVER IN THE TRUCK. THERE ARE AT LEAST 2 TEAMS
OF PEOPLE THAT PARTICIPATE IN THIS CONTEST.
THE OBJECT OF THIS IS TO GO OUT INTO THE APPLE ORCHARDS AT NIGHT AND
STEAL APPLES WITHOUT GETTING CAUGHT.
Submitter comment:
THIS GAME IS PLAYED ON THE EVE OF HOMECOMING DANCE.
THIS IS NATIVE TO RAVENNA, MICHIGAN AND IS CELEBRATED EVERY YEAR.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Game Pastime CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School SPEECH -- Game Pastime Sport |
ON MULTIPLE-CHOICE TESTS, THERE IS USUALLY NO CREDIT FOR
WRONG ANSWERS. EITHER YOU GET IT RIGHT OR YOU GET IT WRONG
WITH NO PARTIAL CREDIT.
THIS TYPE OF TESTING IS TERMED BY STUDENTS AS "PICKING
THE LOTTERY." IF YOU GET THE ANSWER RIGHT, YOU GET FULL
CREDIT. GET IT WRONG, YOU'RE UP THE CREEK. YOU TAKE A CHANCE
WITH EVERY ANSWER YOU PICK.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
THERE IS A TRADITION IN THE KINDERGARTEN CLASSES OF ALMONT
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL. EACH NEW STUDENT MAKES AN IMPRINT OF
HIS OR HER HAND IN AN ALUMINUM PAN FILLED WITH PLASTER.
ONCE THE IMPRESSIONS HAVE DRIED, THEY ARE COLORED IN WITH
A GOLD COLORED PAINT. WHEN THE LITTLE MASTERPIECES ARE
COMPLETED, THE STUDENT TAKES IT HOME TO BE HUNG ON THE WALL
IN THE KITCHEN.
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT'S MOTHER STILL HAS ALL FIVE OF HER CHILDREN'S
HANDPRINTS HANGING UP ON THE WALL IN THE KITCHEN EVEN
THOUGH HER CHILDREN ARE ALL GROWN.
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Date learned: 00-00-1972 ; 10-00-1987
IF YOU SLEEP WITH A BOOK UNDER YOUR HEAD THE NIGHT
BEFORE YOU HAVE A TEST THE BOOK KNOWLEDGE WILL SINK
IN AND WILL BE REMEMBERED FOR THE NEXT DAY.
Submitter comment: MY MOTHER LEARNED THESE FROM HER MOTHER IN THE 1930S
Where learned: DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School BELIEF -- School |
IT IS A TRADITION AT CHEBOYGAN HIGH SCHOOL FOR THE SENIOR CLASS
TO NAME THE INCOMING FRESHMAN CLASS AFTER SOME LIVING THING OR
CHARACTERISTIC OF A LIVING THING. THE FRESHMAN CLASS THEN ASSUMES
THIS APPOINTMENT AND CARRIES THE NICKNAME THROUGH THEIR FOUR
YEARS OF HIGH SCHOOL. WHEN OFFICIAL REFERENCE IS MADE TO THIS
CLASS, THE NICKNAME IS USED.
Submitter comment:
THE TRADITION WAS STARTED WHEN THE NEW HIGH SCHOOL (NOW THE
JUNIOR HIGH) WAS BUILT IN 1958.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; CHEBOYGAN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School SPEECH -- Proper Name |
Date learned: 09-00-1978
WHEN I WAS IN GRADE SCHOOL, IF WE WERE
ON THE PLAYGROUND DURING RECESS THE BOYS
WOULD COME UP BEHIND THE GIRLS AND YELL
"DRESS UP DAY" AND PULL UP THEIR DRESSES
AND RUN AWAY LAUGHING.
Submitter comment:
WHEN I WAS IN SCHOOL, THE GIRLS COULD
NOT WEAR JEANS OR SLACKS LIKE THEY DO TODAY.
DRESSES AND SKIRTS WERE ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Entertainment Diversion CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress |
Date learned: 00-00-1950
Each year it is a known tradition that all freshmen must
be "laked" on their birthday. Laking includes a group of
around twenty guys that first smear shaving cream on the
birthday boy. He is then led down to St. Mary's Lake
where he receives his birthday swim. The tradition ends
with a goodnight song to the girls in Lewis Hall, and a
mass mooning from all the guys involved in the laking
event.
Where learned: INDIANA ; University of Notre Dame ; South Bend
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Private birthday or anniversary |
At the University of Notre Dame, the Wednesday before the
first home football game, there is a panty raid at the all
girl college, St. Mary's, which is across from Notre Dame's
campus.
Where learned: INDIANA ; University of Notre Dame ; South Bend
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Date learned: 08-00-1986
The first snowfall at the University of Notre Dame, calls
for the annual snowball fight between the North Quad dorms
and the South Quad dorms.
Where learned: INDIANA ; University of Notre Dame ; South Bend
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Date learned: 08-00-1986
(sung to the tune of the Notre Dame fight song)
Cheers, cheers, for old Fraser High
You bring the whiskey
I'll bring the rye.
Send the Freshmen out for gin
And don't let a sober sophomore in. MM
Juniors and Seniors are always on the ball
They sober up on pure alcohol.
When your son comes staggering in
You'll know he's from Fraser High!
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; FRASER
Keyword(s): Drinking, Parody,
IN THE GYM AT MY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL WE USED TO HAVE A ROPE
ABOUT THIRTY FEET LONG THAT HUNG DOWN FROM THE CENTER OF
THE CEILING. EVERY YEAR EACH PERSON WAS REQUIRED TO TRY TO
CLIMB THE ROPE AS FAR AS THEY COULD FOR GYM CLASS. EVERY
BOY THAT TRIED CARRIED A PENCIL IN HIS MOUTH. IT WAS BELIEVED
THAT IF YOU GOT TO THE TOP AND WROTE THE NAME OF THE GIRL YOU
LIKED ON THE CEILING, SHE WOULD LIKE YOU BACK. THE TEACHERS
USUALLY ENCOURAGED THIS PRACTICE AND EVERY YEAR THE CEILING
WAS CLEANED TO MAKE ROOM FOR THE NEXT YEAR'S CLASS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; SAGINAW
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School BELIEF -- School BELIEF -- Marriage BELIEF -- Word Letter |
TRADITION
IT HAS BECOME A TRADITION AMONG HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE
STUDENTS TO HANG THEIR TASSELS FROM THE REAR-VIEW MIRROR
OF THEIR CAR.
Submitter comment:
THIS REFERS TO THE TASSELS WORN ON THE HATS WORN WITH
GOWNS AT SCHOOL (HIGH SCHOOL OR COLLEGE) GRADUATIONS.
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School ART CRAFT ARCHITECTURE -- Dress Head |
Date learned: 00001970S CA
Dance
It is a custom at our high school to teach dancing
to the freshmen gym class. We learned the waltz,
fox trot, polka, and grand march. At the end of
the term, we have a dance contest among all the
students. It is an assembly and everyone must
attend.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; NEW BALTIMORE
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Date learned: 00001984CA
OPPOSITES DAY
IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, A POPULAR THING TO DO IS DECLARE AN
OPPOSITES DAY. ONCE DECLARED, ANY INSULT DIRECTED AT A PERSON
WAS REVERSED. IF BILLY SAID ERIC WAS MEAN, AND ERIC DECLARED
OPPOSITES DAY, IT WAS AS IF BILLY HAD SAID THAT ERIC WAS NICE.
THIS IS OFTEN USED IN THE MIDDLE OF HEATED ARGUMENTS.
KIDS CAN USE THIS TO REVERSE PERSONAL INSULTS: "YOU ARE STUPID",
"YOU ARE UGLY"; AND PHYSICAL INSULTS: "YOUR CLOTHES DON'T
MATCH", "YOUR MAMMA WEARS ARMY BOOTS."
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; Sterling Heights
James Callow Keyword(s): INVERSION
| Subject headings: | Favorites CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Typical Elements of a Festive Pattern CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- Irregular |
Date learned: 00001976CA
DURING MAY, THE CATHOLIC SCHOOL CHILDREN WOULD CELEBRATE THE
BLESSED VIRGIN AS THE MAY QUEEN WITH A PROCESSION. ONE YEAR MY
GRANDMOTHER CARRIED THE STATUE OF MARY. THE OTHER CHILDREN
FOLLOWED HER IN TWO ROWS. THEY CARRIED COLORED RIBBONS. THIS
OBSERVANCE DOUBLED AS A FUND RAISER FOR THE SCHOOL. GRANDMA'S
MOTHER GAVE A DOLLAR SO HER DAUGHTER COULD LEAD THE PROCESSION AND
CARRY THE STATUE. THE OTHER CHILDREN GAVE COINS IN EXCHANGE FOR
THEIR RIBBONS.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- May CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Date learned: 00001930S
Whenever I study, I have to wear my hair in a ponytail.
Where learned: MICHIGAN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School BELIEF -- Body part Senses |
Date learned: 00001980S
The only why I can study is if I have a two-liter of coke, a
pack of cigarettes, and classical music playing on the radio.
Where learned: MICHIGAN
| Subject headings: | CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Hello
H-E-L-L-O; hello-hello.
ummmm
H-E-L-L-O; hello-hello.
Well my name is Melanie.
hello-hello
I'm in the eighth grade.
hello-hello
I like to dance and shop.
hello-hello
And I'm a smart, smart Virgo.
hello-hello
ummmm
H-E-L-L-O hello-hello.
Submitter comment:
Melanie says that this song is used by girls to introduce
themselves to one another. The game is sung primarily by girls on
the playground or at lunch. It gives new girls a chance to let other
girls know their grade, interest, and names.
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Daily Life Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Children CUSTOM FESTIVAL -- School |
Date learned: 00001980S