Incarnate Word Academy (Bel-Nor, Missouri)

Incarnate Word Academy is a Catholic, private, secondary school for young women. The school is sponsored by the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word. The school is located in Bel-Nor a suburb of St. Louis.

History

In 1932, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word opened the all-girls high school in response to a need for the education of young women. The first year, the school only included thirty-five students. Three additional buildings and seventy-five years later, the school is now home to over six hundred 'women of the word' - who take giant leaps of faith.

Athletics

Incarnate is a school which has a history of great athletic programs. Soccer, volleyball, and basketball are three sports which the school is famous for winning state championships in. The school also offers a variety of sports including softball, tennis, golf, cross country, track, swimming, dance, and cheerleading.

Tradition

Incarnate has many traditons which are unique to the school. Every homecoming, the four grades compete against each other to gather 'spirit points,' eventually winning the 'spirit stick.' The competitions are: trivia, the Big Sit, Junior vs. Senior Powderpuff game, Freshmen vs. Sophomore Cage Ball game, wall decorating, and dress out points. The Saturday of homecoming, the entire senior class toilet papers every junior's house, and vice-versa. Another tradition is the OBA, or Outstanding Black Achievers, assembly, which includes speeches, readings, skits, dance, and step. Finally, Senior Sensation is a series of skits in which the senior class makes fun of teachers, school policies, and other humorous subjects. These are just a few of the many fun traditions at Incarnate.

External links

• Incarnate Word Academy School Home Page