First kisses and where to find them

First kisses are glorified in pop culture as one of the most magical moments of anyone’s life, but oftentimes, they aren’t so glamorous. Whether it’s the awkward clink of braces bumping against each other or accidentally missing the other person’s face, first kisses make for sweet and humorous memories.

Quotes from the St. Paul Academy and Summit School community about their first kisses have been collected, along with where they happened. Take a look at the map and read about these first forays into the romantic world.

Note: Quotes have been made anonymous because first kisses are a universal experience, so instead of attaching the experience to an individual, we wanted to share them as they are.