Nine no-longer existing Collegedale Academy traditions

Rebecca Ford, writer

Collegedale Academy is a school of many traditions. Some of these traditions, such as icebreaker and S.A. Picnic, are still practiced today. However, quite a few do not exist anymore. Here is a list of nine traditions that have ceased.

  1. Vespers every Friday night
  2. A barn party on Halloween where everyone came in a costume
  3. S.A. Christmas Party
  4. Academy Talent Program
  5. Girls’ and Guys’ Receptions, Valentine’s Day Banquet, and Christmas Banquet
  6. Junior/Senior Retreat at Cohutta Springs
  7. Senior Night
  8. Ski trip
  9. Lock In