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Red and Blue: The heralded tradition carries on into its 108 year HERALD Rockville Centre

By Daniel Offner For more than a century, the spirited cheers of students have echoed through the hallways and corridors March 7, 2019 of South Side High School in celebration of Red and Blue.

This enduring tradition, originally known as “Girls Sports Night” when it began in April 1917, was the vision of Elsie Spelman, a trailblazer who challenged gender norms in an era when society considered it unbecoming for young women to play sports. Spelman was the first woman ever to serve on the Rockville Centre Board of Education, and through her initiative helped make a revolutionary stride towards gender equality in sports.

With the nation on the precipice of World War I, the societal paradigm shifted, laying the groundwork for change as many young men soon found themselves Courtesy Rockville Centre school district heading off into combat overseas.

1978 red team captains Many Bingham, Regina MacDonald Fast-forward to 1972 when Title IX legislation ushered in a new era, affording girls the right to compete in high school sports by prohibiting discrimination in any school grand spectacle that we now know as Red and Blue, an district that accepts federal funding. annual extravaganza uniting the school community in Nowadays, it’s a well-known fact that girls play sports spirited competition and camaraderie. just as competitively and ferociously as their male counGirls split up into two teams, each representing one of terparts, however, when the tradition started, it was seen the school colors, to perform a variety of different dance as improper. That is what made “Girls Sports Night” such routines and skits, and to compete in relay races and a big deal in Rockville Centre. It not only went against other sporting events, all in the name of good fun. traditional values and societal norms at the time, but one The tradition was an instant hit with the community could argue that it was a small step toward helping girls and at one point, it grew so popular that it had to be achieve equality on the playing field.

Through the decades the event evolved into the moved from South Side High School, which was at the

time what is now Village Hall, to the local Masonic Hall because it was the only space that could accommodate so many people.

It would continue to be held at the Masonic Hall until 1924, when a new South Side High School — now South Side Middle School — was built on Hillside Avenue.

Initially, the competition was a one-night only affair strictly for junior and senior girls only, however, over the years it has transformed into a three-night-long celebration. Freshman and sophomore girls have also been permitted to participate along with a limited number of boys.

At one point in time the event even included a banquet as part of the festivities, but that tradition eventually came to an end in the 1980s. While the basic structure of the competition has adapted to keep up with the times, the enthusiasm behind the Red and Blue tradition never waned.

You can already hear the shouts, “RTV! BTV!” You might have even noticed these letters displayed on t-shirts and front lawns around the community in anticipation of all the fun and excitement.

Last year, the Red team triumphed in a display of determination and will power over the rival Blue team, effectively bringing an end to their three-year win streak.

Now, poised on the cusp of its 108th year of competition, South Side High School is brimming with suspense to see who will come out on top.

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Maggie Miller was cheer captain during the fall season and has done lacrosse and Irish dance for most of her life.“I love dancing, singing, school, basically being active 24/7,” she said.

Last year, she was the dance coordinator for the tap dance. This year, she’ll bring her all performing skills to the tap dance once again.

Leadership is a skill that Miller is glad to have cultivated during her time at South Side.

“I actually never really thought about (being a captain) until late last year. I think it shows how much high school has helped me grow as a person and realize that this is something that I could be really good at and that I’m able to do this.”

Her primary goal is to ensure this a fun space for everyone to be involved.

“There’s a place for everyone during Red and Blue. It’s important to me that everyone find that place.”

To juggle school and the responsibilities of Red and Blue, Miller has used her downtime during the day to do homework. Her mom has also assisted to the team, dedicating her nights to helping with costumes for dance numbers.

Her future plans include pursuing a nursing degree in college.

When Katherine Ahern is not leading the blue team, she’s on the court as a point guard and basketball captain for the South Side Girls varsity team.

“Being captain of the basketball team has helped me learn leadership and being part of a team,” she said. It’s not easy work going from one practice to the next, but Ahern says time management is the key to success.

During the fall, she played defense for the South Side girls soccer team.

She’s also actively involved in many clubs and organizations, including Best Buddies, Center Stage, and UNICEF. Her another endeavors include summers as a counselor at Camp Anchor, the camp program for children with special needs in Lido Beach. This experience has led to her interest in majoring in special education in college.

“I’m so happy to be captain. Both of my sisters were a part of Red and Blue.

It’s always something I wanted to do.”

Ahern says she's thankful to have the support of her family with her every step of the way.

For the dance portion, she’ll be doing disco with her team.

“It’s great to see everyone becoming friends,” commented Ahern.

“People are asking people for rides, everyone is getting closer.” To Ahern, one of the most important aspects of being captain is creating a positive community where everyone has a positive experience.

As a member of the cheer team, Sarah Tear knows what it takes to support a team. She is also a part of the Cancer Awareness Club where she helps fundraise money for cancer research. As a young child, she loved dancing and it’s one of the biggest reasons she loves Red and Blue.

“Being a part of a cheer team taught me how to be a member of a team, but now being a captain it's about how to lead your team to victory and ensure that everyone is having fun. You have to be a friend to everyone,” said Tear.

She is thinking of majoring in business in college but is keeping her options open for now.

Tear is excited to introduce the younger grades to the Red and Blue event like she had been years ago.“Red and Blue is a legacy and a tradition that I wanted to be a part of and it was really important to me that I could continue that legacy for younger generations.”

To Tear, Red and Blue is all about inclusivity and being involved every step of the way. Her family has been a tremendous support, including helping out at “the Sewing House” to create costumes for the team.

Tear urges her peers to participate.

“It’s a lot of work, but it’s manageable. I encourage everyone to get involved.”

Ava Gallego is no stranger to danceoffs. During fall, she performed as a varsity cheerleader and choreographed the numbers as dance coordinator for half-times and pep rallies. She is also the social media manager of DECA, a business club, and the secretary of the Well-Being Club. As an athlete, she participates in Athletes Helping Athletes where she advises younger athletes about subjects like ethical behavior and drug avoidance.

Her love of dance sparked from Red and Blue in her sophomore year. Last year, she took on the role of dance coordinator for the Red and Blue’s jazz team. This year she is delighted to be elevated to a captain.“I’ve learned a lot of social skills (through my extracurriculars). Being a coordinator last year, I led a smaller group, so I learned leadership through that,” Gallego said. She’ll be dancing in the disco dance this year.

Although her college plans are not finalized, she is interested in studying business marketing. Who knows? She may even join the dance team while she’s there too. Gallego is excited about what the future holds.

“This is a dream come true. I’ve always wanted to do it since elementary school. I remember seeing Red and Blue in Kindergarten. I instantly fell in love with the idea,” Gallego said.

Gallego’s sister was captain in 2019, so she got to experience first-hand what it takes to lead Red and Blue.

“There’s something for everyone to do to be included,” commented Gallego.“It’s something I’ll never forget.”

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A History of captains Year 1917 1918 1919 1920 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932

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Eloise Skidmore Alice Ott Margery Cassidy Etta Bergler Doris Sweet Ruth Hamilton Ruth Blair Marie Doran Clare Atkinson Inez Williams Marjorie Froehlich Caroline Moyer Marjorie Gardner Eva Gerhold Adele Kelley Betty Hart Doris Yenter Dorothy Schmidt Lois Knapp Helen Phillips Leona Flint Alma Floeting Dorothy Patten Jean Homan Catherine Tommins Doris Knapp Caroly Evans Mary Lou Foster Beryl Smith Barbara Ross Grace Halstead Audrey Fenton Gloria Piccione Dorothy Coffin 1942 Norma White

Joyce Walsh 1943 Genevieve Taber

Elaine Van Aken 1944 Adelaide Raynor

Joyce Rinderman 1945 Dorothy Widoff

Janet Smith 1946 Sally Tomberg

Janet McIntosh 1947 Mary Bulgar

Janet Waeldin 1948 Kay Kelles

Ethel Fordsman 1949 Marie Wirsing

Barbara Balme 1950 Ruth Maurer

Susan Powers 1951 Vera Steiner

Anne Anderson 1952 Marcella Rowe

Dolores Stiehler 1953 Eileen Murphy

Marjorie Conner 1954 Helen Smith

Karen Johnson 1955 Nanchy Tollner Gail Colman 1956 Susan Miller

Barbara Swedlin 1957 Sybil Niden

Susan Turberg 1958 Joan Koondel

Marjorie Hostetter 1959 Betsy Anderson

Nina Suozzo 1960 Doris Kearns

Jacqueline Seide 1961 Beth Koondel Sheila Antman 1962 Virginia Maurer

Rhoda Kaufman 1963 Susan Haskel

Sara Shipman 1964 Helen Boggs

Joan Vosburgh 1965 Suzanne Fuller

Gail Vandergrift 1966 Amy Leffert

Donna Silver 1967 Christine Brindley

Shelley Brenner 1968 Judith Leffert

Virginia Kasman 1969 Kathryn

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Beborah Lieberman 1970 Nicole Grande

V. Katz 1971 Carin Schwartz

Donna Sadkin 1972 Betsy Lyons

Mary Zarba 1973 Kathy Abele Robin Smallwood 1974 Barbara Armstrong

Andrea Pennisi

Mildred Patten Tillie Hubbell Ethel Martin Harriet G. Davey Ruth Gillender Evelyn DeMott May Allen Inez Williams Marion Dunham Arlene Magaw Marjorie Dempsey Ruth Park Edith Mack Betty McVean Grace Poggenburg Doris Reiffel Marriet Flanagan Marjorie Oliver Phyllis King Mary Naber Anne Hershey Marion Hubbell Jean Foster Mary Haggerty Alice Braunlich Betty Karr Polly Benedict Marjorie Schneider Beth Munroe Joan Elberfeld Ruth Bowland Shirley Raynor Anne Hubbs Jane Davis Susan Noonan Joanne Buckeridge Florence Letcher June Rose Gloria Holder Jane Gulbransen Carol Ward Penny Jones Betty Stevens Pat Rowe Joan Dabson Roslyn Seabury Marilyn Brindley Jean Larkin Janet Dall Priscilla Rinderman Grace Thompson Catherine Thompson Jeanne Kearns Doris Feder Anita Martin Alice Long Sally MacNair Enid Ostrom Betty Johnson Carole Katz Rae Suozzo Carole Rabins June Martin Dale Cooper Nancy Glauber Betsy Johnson Lynn Neidhardt Mary Lodge Gail Clayton Judith Lehman Deidre Phillips Ellen Greenfield Judy Sobel Carole Kraeger Susan Spector Estelle Young Nancy Cabasin Leslie McNeil Elaine Stieber Dale Poretz Hazel Rothfeld Deborah A. Boggs Barbara Newman Paula Harvey Patricia Rhodes Lynn Simon Diane Tyler Dolores Edwards Joanne Meyer Caroline Hennig Laurie Ann Marks Cindy Neitz Helen Buschmann Jennifer Galt Margaret Caradonna Janet Sturm Holly Wulfing Judith Chiara Margaret D. Blumberg

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Maureen Satterley Mary Serletti Mary Anne Kennedy Kerry Horn Jean Gibbons Nancy Rodger Jane Kigner Beth Pollak Randy Repetto Virginia Grimaldi June Gibbons Cathleen Doherty Mary Bingham Ellen Lucchesi Regina MacDonald Candy Cocco Liz Hunt Ellen Wasserman Cathy Smith Lisa Cerruto Kerry Devine Maureen Connelly Linda Boscaino Tracy Repetto Mary Moresco Katie Hunt Mary Kim Somers Sarah Halley Teresa Hunter Dorothy Macken Gina Cerruto Kate Goggin Suzanne Frost Karen Smith Betsy Kennedy Mary MacDonald Wendy Wallace Virginia Southwick Alana Devine Brooke Feldman Joanie Ragona Bitsy Cronin Teresa Armellino Lynn Ferrara 1986 Theresa Schuhman Carol McGuire

Virginia Goggin Mary Hill 1987 Karen Pinckney Marypat Burke

Stacey Brockbank Meredith Cohen 1988 Seanne Henkel Tracey Roth

Monica Shulman Dawn Riddle 1989 Shavaun Guinan Lesley Pinckney

Joyce Speight Amy Riddle

Jodi Silverman 1990 Kim Morin Rachel Fischler

Janine Haunss Donna Minelli 1991 Bernadette Ryan Kathleen Kelly

Corinne O’Brien Kristen Mansfield 1992 Kimberly Cosenza Kerrie Morin

Jeanne Bridget Fylnn Susan Baumann

Meredith Ring Tara Tilles 1993 Eramia Makros Tatum Fox

Michele Mansfield Eileen Harkins 1994 Jennifer Schoenfeld Ellie Schuerger

Liz Schimkin Alix O’Brien 1995 Stephanie Delyanis Olita Mills

Teresa DiBenedetto Valeri Alikhan 1996 Rachel Butler Lauren Burke

Marlene Lang Corrin Brancato 1997 Lauren Spezio Jennifer Cohen

Brianne Wolff Kristy Herrel 1998 Eileen Tehan Liz Cummings

Bridgette DeVerna Brigitte Paino 1999 Andrea Herrel Sara Quinton

Rachel Fass Cynthia Alikhan 2000 Lisa Gegerson Stephanie

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Megan Rowland Vita Schiliro 2001 Karen Wecksler Emily Quinton

Madelena Ryerson Alyse Diamond 2002 Sage Lipkin Jackie Kershis

Katerina Kladias Mackenzie Kaplan 2003 Christina Ferrara Jenna Brucculeri

Meg Guido Natalie Schiliro 2004 Jill Daly Fran Ferrara

Jess Ryerson Nicole Gennari 2005 Jamie Maggio Jessica Brown

Heather Greene Ilana Wyler 2006 Jenna Carey Kathryn Kelly

Julianne Valls Maddy Kelly 2007 Lauren Riolo KC Connolly

Elizabeth Roe Katie Remy 2008 Jamie Carey Jackie Femminello

Meg Votke Kelly Reynolds 2009 Jenna Wechsler Meg Lynch

Lauren DeMara Meg Remy 2010 Julie Marazzo Dorothy Caccavale

Gina Quagliata Mersina Onesto 2011 Amanda DiMare Brenna Guinan

Kathryn Sheppard Lauren Rovere 2012 Margo Connolly Taylor Schwarting

Chelsea Portenoy Nicole Testa 2013 Clare Carey Alyssa Quagliata

Becca Law Michelle Small 2014 Erin Chiffriller Barbara Gutman

Caroline Leck Casey Petrone 2015 Phoebe Dacek Tricia Mahoney

Maddy Jaber Caroline Spadaro 2016 Haley McDonald Bridget Leake Kelsey Schuermann Sarah Richman 2017 Jess Martino Allison Mullooly Natalie Marinelli Allison Mahoney 2018 Elizabeth Preldakaj Zoe Roman

Olivia Watterson Katie Rosshirt 2019 Lindsay Tighe Allie Gallego

Genna Kopelman Winnie Chiffriller 2020 Jillian Schumacher Nicolina Mauro

Katie Ernst Erin Testa 2021 Montana Mawhinney Ashlynn Beauge

Skylar Deluca Grayce McDonald 2022 Haley Zelles Alex Kearns

Noelle Cairnie Sophie Greenberg 2023 Catie Morgan Maggie Chiffriller

Molly Munro Alayna Marzolini 2024 Maggie Miller Katherine Ahern

Sarah Tear Ava Gallego

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R e d t e a m is ready for anything

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ith the 108th annual Red and Blue extravaganza approaching, anticipation mounts as the question lingers: Could this be the year that the Red team secures a second consecutive team victory?

Under the guidance of team captains Maggie Miller and Sarah Tear, the Red team seems confident in its collective ability to triumph over the obstacles that lie ahead. Leading a cohort of 150 South Side High School classmates is no simple task and can oftentimes be a challenge within itself, yet Miller and Tear have full embraced their leadership roles with zeal and determination.

In the weeks leading up to the extravaganza, the Red team has dedicated several hours, outside of their busy academic schedules, to prepare their performances. From meticulously choreographed dances to spirited skits, songs and chants, each element has been prepped and ready for the big event.

Despite their fervent desire to emerge victorious, the Red team remains steadfast in their commitment to teamwork and sportsmanship. The competition is always fierce, but the camaraderie and excitement are what the Red and Blue competition is really all about — a celebration of talent and unity.

As the spotlight beckons and the excitement builds, all eyes are on the Red team as they strive to carve their names into history with a second consecutive triumph.

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s the countdown to the 108th annual Red and Blue extravaganza draws nearer, everyone is curious to find out: Can the Blue team clinch victory once more?

With the pressure mounting, Blue team captains Katherine Ahern and Ava Gallego maintain their composure, balancing their responsibilities with unwavering focus.

Despite the demanding nature of their academic commitments, Ahern and Gallego remain undeterred, diligently balancing their homework and assignments alongside the extensive preparations for the event.

Their dedication and resilience shine through as they navigate the challenges of organizing nearly 150 teammates in a series of skits, songs, sporting events, relay races and dance routines.

For the Blue team, the highlight of the extravaganza lies in the camaraderie and teamwork, understanding that behind the celebration lies a rigorous competition that demands nothing short of their utmost drive and determination.

Over the past three-and-a-half weeks, the Blue team has been diligently rehearsing to fine-tune their routines in preparation for the highly anticipated three-day competition.

Whether they win or lose, the team embraces the importance of cherishing these shared moments, working together as a team and reveling in the energy and excitement of it all while looking to achieve another team victory.

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Brianne Fitzpatrick and the Blue team are ready to make a comeback.

All of the practice and pre paration can be grueling, but the Blue team knows that what’s most imp ortant is having fun while creating lasting memories with friends.

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Frequently asked questions What does it take to be a captain?

RED: Maggie Miller I love making new friends. I’ve met so many people through Red and Blue. I also really love dress rehearsal where we go into school that day and see what everyone has been doing for the past four and a half weeks. I love performing in front of everyone for the first time. It’s a very rewarding experience.

BLUE: Katherine Ahern It takes determination and encouragement, you have to be hard-working kind, and outgoing.

BLUE: Ava Gallego It takes hard work, encouragement, determination, positivity … it’s a lot. You have to really want to be captain to do it efficiently. It’s a lot of hard work. You have to put your all into everything you do.

RED: Sarah Tear It takes a lot of motivation and determination. It’s definitely a lot of work because you have to be in a lot of places at all times, so you gotta be fully in it. You also have to have a lot of ideas to keep everything together and be encouraging to your team.

RED: Maggie Miller You have to be a very balanced person. It takes confidence, you have to be comfortable in your own skin to stand up and delegate and direct sometimes around 150 girls. It also takes awareness, being able to bounce back and forth between different situations.

What is your favorite part of red and blue?

BLUE: Katherine Ahern My favorite part is everyone coming together, learning their dances and getting ready to show everyone what we’ve done. I can’t wait to put on the skit and show how hard we’ve been working. Right now, the skit is what I’m most excited about. I love how we can get into character and have fun with it.

What is the most challenging part of being a captain and how do you overcome it?

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BLUE: Ava Gallego The friends that I have made during this process. With Red and Blue it’s all grades coming together … the friends that I made sophomore year that I’m still friends with to this day. It’s a great way for students to branch out from their friend groups. I’m also really excited for the skit, it doesn’t feel like a chore when we rehearse, it’s actually really fun and different. I’ve never done theatre before.

RED: Sarah Tear My favorite part is “Song Day.” I love after the five weeks everybody comes together and you see all your friends from the other team and what everyone’s created. It’s a really wholesome experience.

BLUE Katherine Ahern The most challenging part is getting everyone to listen and keep their attention. We’re all friends, so we can get derailed sometimes, but we just have to make sure we keep the task in mind especially during crunch time.

BLUE: Ava Gallego I think everyone staying on task is the hardest. It’s a team effort. It’s not only us, it’s the coordinators, the dancers … everyone has a role and everyone has to be working hard. So delegating roles and making sure we are completing them has been important.

RED: Sarah Tear Staying positive all the time. It can be stressful especially as a captain, so we try our very best to be encouraging and make sure that everyone is having fun.

RED: Maggie Miller Communication is one of the biggest parts of Red and Blue, but it can also be the hardest. You need to be able to communicate with a large group of people at the same time. It’s also about communicating to my co-captain and my supervisors about my feelings, especially during stressful situations.

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Historical moments in RVC and U.S. women’s sports First South Side High School built on College Place

1917

First Girls Sports Night hosted

1892

Red and Blue games now have two captains per side

1943

The South Side soccer team goes 20-0 to become the first in New York to maintain perfection throughout an entire championship season

Third South Side High School built on Shepherd Street; Hillside Avenue location becomes South Side Middle School

2009

Crystal Dunn scored three times in the first 20 minutes and had four goals overall in South Side’s 6-0 win over Greece Arcadia in the state championship soccer game

Herald file photos

A charity fundraiser is introduced to the Red and Blue games

1972

2013

Red team members cheer on their team mates.

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Title IX enacted, requiring that girls be allowed to play sports in high school

1955

2010

1924

New South Side High School built on Hillside Avenue

1918

The All-American Girls Professional Baseball League is created during World War II

1932

2000

Girls Sports Night becomes Red and Blue, a "color war" between two teams

1973

Billie Jean King defeats Bobby Riggs in straight sets during the second “Battle of the Sexes” tennis match

Dunn is selected by the Washington Spirit with the first overall pick in the National Women’s Soccer League draft

Controversy reigned at the games. The Red Team was originally declared the winner by a single point, but after the judges recalculated the scores, a tie was announced. It was the 11th and most recent tie in the event’s history

2014

2014

1978

100th anniversary of Red and Blue celebrated

Senior field hockey player Keri Cavallo scores 4:10 into the third overtime to give the Lady Cyclones a 2-1 victory over Shoreham-Wading River in the Long Island Class A championship game

2016

The Blue Team wins for the sixth straight year, the longest winning streak in the event’s history

2017

1988

Pam Postema is the first woman to officiate a professional sporting event when she umpired a Major League Baseball spring training game

• South Side girls’ lacrosse wins Nassau County Class II championship • Girls’ volleyball nets 2021 Class A title • Girls’ soccer wins the Class A championship.

South Side captured its third Nassau Class A girls' volleyball title in the last six years

2019

1996

South Side girls’ cross-country wins third straight Nassau County championship

• South Side girls’ lacrosse wins Nassau County Class II championship.

• Girls’ soccer wins the Class A championship.

2022

The Women’s National Basketball Association is formed

2023

South Side girls’ cross-country wins fourth straight Nassau County championship

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HONORING: Dr. Brian Zuar

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