10 Things That Every PAREF Student Can Relate to
Article written by Ella Navarrete Photos taken by Audrey Habacon and Thea Saria
Time and time again, articles about the latest trends surface up on our social media feeds. Lists enumerating the signs that you’ve conformed to these fads are not uncommon, and this does not exclude PAREF schools. PAREF, as a whole, introduces a new kind of culture that is, in fact, taught in the words and teachings of St. Josemaria Escriva. So here are ten things that every PAREF student can relate to!
1. Your first language is, most definitely, English. 2. Chats with your mentor are the best.
3. You often reference Catholic things to no avail. 4. Accessories: Rosary bracelets? Check. Scapulars? Check.
5. You can’t get all the Mass songs out of your head. 6. It was forbidden to have your uniform just a little bit off—socks NEED to be ankle-length, no more and no less, haircut rules for the boys, and most importantly, you cannot go to school without a sando!
7. As January rolls in, you start noticing that the old case of the infamous intrams fever starts taking a toll on your body. 8. You see RED BRICKS and the first thing that comes to your mind is “Wow, how PAREF”.
9. Your first soiree was/will be with the opposite gender PAREF in your area. If not, drama between the the two batches may (but will most likely) ensue. 10. Anyone with an older sibling or relative who went to the same school would be asked, “Do you know [name]? Are you related?”
Now that you know these 10 signs, spotting a PAREF student at large is as easy as ABC!
Note: This article is based on the exaggerations of the opinions and observations of the writers.