"What is school spirit? It is not something you find, but something you create. It is not something you can keep to yourself, but something that spreads. Good school spirit is as infectious as a smile; it carries you along as a round of applause and as a cheerful tune."

Sister Aloysius Almerico, MSC, our founding principal recognized the importance of student activities and athletics. She insisted that recreational activities and opportunities for competition be part of the school experience from the beginning. The first school-wide competition started out with green and gold teams made of the student body. This eventually evolved into "Intramurals," the class competitions known today.

Our annual Intramural competition provides opportunities for our students for the development of teamwork, creativity, organization, and responsibility in order to implement their plans on the day of the big competition prior to the Thanksgiving holiday. The skills students learn and practice while working together with classmates for Intramurals mimic those of working toward common goals for success in the workplace and in life. 

As I watch and hear the preparations for another Cabrini Intramurals, a time-honored tradition of classes competing against one another in games, skits, cheering, and costuming, it brings me back with fondness to my Intramural memories as Freshmen Farmers, the Sophomore Saloon, Junior Journals, and Bi-centennial Seniors. There have been so many great themes and creative skits over the years, and I know I have my favorites. What are your fondest memories or favorite themes from your Intramural days? Please send them in to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it and they’ll be posted to Cabrini High School Alumnae facebook page and maybe have a future feature article in the Crescent on Intramurals of the past!

Here’s to great Cabrini memories and traditions!

Blessings,
Yvonne Legrand Hrapmann ‘76