The School Colors
Kuemper’s signature Red and Gold can be attributed the fiery red of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Immaculate Heart of Mary and the brilliant gold beams that radiate from them. When Kuemper Catholic High School was built in 1954, it was formally dedicated by Bishop Joseph Mueller under the patronage of these two famous icons.
The Shield
The origin of the Kuemper shield evolves from the legend of King Arthur and his Knights.
The cross which is superimposed on the Kuemper shield is the central point of concentration. Constantine, a pagan emperor, was walking under the stars one evening beforea battle he was to fight the next day. As he looked intothe sky, he saw a cross surrounded by the words, “In This Sign You Shall Conquer.” Constantine, not yet a Christian, understood only vaguely the symbolism of the cross, but he had it placed on the shields of all his men. His victory in battle the next day led to his victory of faith. Later in life he became a Christian. In this sign, Kuemper Knights too shall conquer,conquer themselves and conquer the forces of evil that sometimes surround them.Knighthood’s code of behavior. A true Knight had faith and a deep love of the Christian faith. He was ready to defend, and if necessary, die for the Church. A Knight championed right against injustice and evil, and never surrendered or flinched in the face of the enemy.
The scroll to the left of the cross on the shield proper represents Natural Knowledge. The book to the right illustrates Sacred Scriptures. Both together symbolize the Unity of Truth, who is God.
The K, a symbol of all Kuemper students and faculty, appears in the lower half of the escutcheon. Truth in all aspects, wherever it is found, is the object, the goal sought by Kuemper Catholic School System.
School Song
(to the tune of "When the Irish Backs Go Marching By")
We’re going to cheer, cheer, cheer for Kuemper High
We’re going to fight, fight, fight, we’ll do or die
We’ll cheer the Knights on to fame as we win this game
Success or failure, we’ll be the same
Because we’re loyal to our Kuemper Knights
Who fight so bravely for their rights
We’re right behind you Kuemper all the way
We want this victory as ours today!