Have you ever tried to explain Red and Gold to someone who has never heard of this spectacular event? Chances are, you most definitely have. As Rosary students, it is considered our duty to explain the awesomeness of Red and Gold fully. However, even as a senior, I still have not found a simple way to describe Red and Gold because it is nearly impossible due to this tradition’s complexity and many moving parts.

        The Rosary Academy website defines Red and Gold as “a unique challenge to students who create, develop, direct, and perform in a musical theatre production based on an assigned theme.” The website also goes on to say, “the entire student body is divided into two teams, representing either Red or Gold, and captains are chosen to take leadership roles in the following categories: choral, dance, drill, drama, fashion, media, historian, props, publicity, script, stage tech, and athletic trainers.” As you can see, the true definition of Red and Gold is very long and somewhat difficult to explain if you have not seen it or participated in the production itself.

        But, have you ever wondered how Servite students and Servite alum would describe Red and Gold if you asked?

        Servite freshman Aidan Kennedy, brother of Rosary senior Brennan Kennedy, said Red and Gold is “when the school is separated into two teams, and they go against each other to get points by decorating the school and doing dances and other stuff. And you have to impress team black to get points or something like that.” A good approach but not quite there yet.

        Next, we have Andy Loughran ‘22, who attempts to define Red and Gold as, “I guess I would say after seeing it about 4 times, it’s just a ton of energy and purely organized chaos.” Andy is the younger brother of two Rosary alum and has experienced the craziness and excitement of Red and Gold in his household.

Following, we have Emma Oskorus’ ‘23 younger brother, Joseph Oskorus ‘25,  a freshman at Servite, who said, “I don’t know…It’s like two teams, they dance, and then the people judge it and there’s a winner.” Simple, but not detailed enough.

Servite alum Joseph LeVecke ‘95 has seen his fair share of Red and Gold performances over the past years while both a student at Servite and now a Rosary Dad. He has a more wholesome approach and says Red and Gold is “a performance months in the making. One that brings the entire student body together to showcase their artistic and leadership abilities.” Although this definition is not entirely wrong, it lacks all that Red and Gold is made of.

        As you can see, Red and Gold is easily one of the most challenging things to explain unless you show someone first hand. Red and Gold is an exciting time in Rosary students’ high school experience. Even though we cannot define it to its fullest potential, we love participating in this most sacred tradition. Happy Red and Gold season, Royals!