Red and Blue, one of the biggest events of the year at South Side High School, was another success this year, with the Red Team trumping the Blue team. The annual event, now in its 98th year, … more

South Side High School’s annual Red and Blue competition received a shock this past Saturday when the contest, after initially being called in favor of the Red Team, was declared a tie. The annual … more

An unsigned reader submission, “It’s time to re-evaluate Red and Blue,” published in last week’s Herald, was widely read and, by all accounts, got people talking. more

The following letters are in response to the column “It’s time to re-evaluate Red and Blue” that appeared in last week’s Herald. We have received comments via email, on our website and over … more

Congratulations to the members of the Red and Blue teams on another successful production. In its 96th year, the competition is still a great showcase of the participants’ incredible talents. As we approach the event’s 100th anniversary, however, I believe that now is the time for us to reflect on whether continuing such an event in today’s day and age is still appropriate. I realize that even suggesting that we re-examine the merits of Red and Blue will provoke a deep-seated and visceral reaction among many residents of our village. Let me be clear: I am not necessarily calling for an end to Red and Blue — just that this village engage in an open and frank discussion about the event. more

Pink once again is playing an important role in South Side High School’s 95-year old Red and Blue all girls spirit competition. For the second year, Red and Blue participants are raising money … more

Tradition, tradition! For 94 years South Side High School’s Red and Blue meet has been about girls, competition, sportsmanship, creativity and teamwork. This year, for the first time, there was an … more

It was wild outside and wild inside South Side High School’s gym as near hurricane force winds and rain did nothing to dampen the spirits and the crowd at the completion of the 94th annual Red and Blue indoor meet last Saturday night. more

It was wild outside and wild inside South Side High School’s gym as near hurricane force winds and rain did nothing to dampen the spirits and the crowd at the completion of the 94th annual Red and Blue indoor meet tonight. more