The class colors are an integral part of Saint Scholastica Academy, but its origins are unknown to most. Purple, pink, red, yellow and green are the current colors, but was that always the case? And, while Rally Day is a staple of the SSA school year, has this fact always been true? Was Rally Day the first school competition between students? Were there any class colors “cut” from the roster? The answers to these questions and more will be discovered!
A Colorful New Idea
In the 1994-95 school year, the Administration team at SSA had the idea to designate each grade with a color. The original colors were purple, green, yellow, red and blue. Blue was one of the original class colors, but this was changed in the 2003-04 school year because blue was already being used as one of the school colors. The student body voted on a color to replace blue, with the options being orange and pink. Ultimately, pink was chosen, and has remained on the class color roster.
In the 1994-95 school year, the Administration team at SSA had the idea to designate each grade with a color. The original colors were purple, green, yellow, red and blue. Blue was one of the original class colors, but this was changed in the 2003-04 school year because blue was already being used as one of the school colors. The student body voted on a color to replace blue, with the options being orange and pink. Ultimately, pink was chosen, and has remained on the class color roster.
How it is Now!
Currently, the class colors are a treasured part of SSA, and have been the defining way to identify each class. From lanyards to class shirts, to flags and decorations, these colors always find their way into school life. The color each class receives when they first begin their time at St. Scholastica Academy becomes an important part of their overall identity. The class colors are a unique way each class can differentiate themselves.
In the beginning, there was Junior Olympics
Before Rally Day came about, there was an event called Junior Olympics. Contrary to the name, this event didn’t just include Juniors, it included all students of all grade levels. The group that students were in for Junior Olympics contained girls of all grades, had a teacher as a moderator, and were randomly chosen. Each group then competed in field-day games, such as tug of war. The groups were also given a theme and competed in banner design and costume. This transitioned to a competition between classes at the end, where different grades competed for best banner and class song. This event was eventually replaced by Rally Day.
The Time In Between…
During the time in between Junior Olympics and Rally Day, there was only one notable event: Dove Day. What is known, however, is that this event shared many characteristics with a pep rally and had grades competing in games against each other. After this event was phased out, a new idea came that has stuck around until the current Rally Day!
Rallying together with Rally Day!
Rally Day began in the 2018-19 school year as a competition between each grade level. A theme was chosen for the school year, and each grade has a theme to go along with the overarching one. Most of the current activities have remained the same, except for a Junior vs. Senior Volleyball game, but that no longer exists. Some themes of the past were Reality TV Shows, Louisiana Festivals and Continents. Currently, Rally Day consists of class dances, pep rally games, posters, and costumes, all of which are to determine a winner from the grades. No matter who won any of these events throughout the years, students were able to embrace the school community and compete against other grade levels in a unique way!
