Missouri Scholars Academy - History

History

The Academy started in 1985, and has been held every year since. Each year has had a different set of two colors to uniquely identify its participants. Many of the colors have acquired informal nicknames, often inspired by comments made by director Ted Tarkow.

  • 1985 - White and maroon
  • 1986 - White and navy
  • 1987 - Teal and white
  • 1988 - Red and white
  • 1989 - Green and white
  • 1990 - Blue and white
  • 1991 - Teal and white
  • 1992 - Fuchsia and white ("a sea of Pepto Bismol")
  • 1993 - Purple and white
  • 1994 - Green and gold
  • 1995 - White and crimson
  • 1996 - Grey and blue
  • 1997 - Ecru and green
  • 1998 - Black and grey
  • 1999 - Navy blue and putty ("putty is pretty")
  • 2000 - Lime and cerulean
  • 2001 - Yellow and grey ("goat milk and slate")
  • 2002 - Silver and red (not from the color, but was known as "the year of the palindrome")
  • 2003 - Orange and blue
  • 2004 - Green and silver
  • 2005 - Red and gold ("ketchup and mustard")
  • 2006 - Khaki and brown ("chocolate chip cookie")
  • 2007 - Pink and teal ("bubble gum and watermelon", "pepto-bismol and watermelon")
  • 2008 - Light blue and navy blue ("Facebook colors")
  • 2009 - Maroon and silver (maroon to honor the first year, and silver for the 25th anniversary)
  • 2010 - Green and light green ("Go Green")
  • 2011 - Purple and light purple
  • 2012 - Yellow and blue ("Sun in the Sky")

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