Back in the "ancient days" of the 50's, there were limited if any sports for the girls.  To fill the gap for them, the concept of
Sports Night was created not just at MHHS but throughout the state.  At MH there were 2 teams, Scarlet and White with 2 captains. There was a theme, with scenery, costumes(also take note of the "gymsuits" at the beginning of the show), and props.  Some of the squads that girls could participate in were Tap, Danish, and Tumbling, along with a narrator.  In the 70's and 80's, Ms. Malvano and Ms. Mason were the advisors.

 With the building of the Mall, meaning girls going to work, and the advent of girls athletics, the activity was curtailed in the early 80's due to low numbers able to participate.  At it's inception, girls had to participate as part of their PE grade.

Below is video posted on line by a participant in the 1974 version of this legendary event that would run for 3 days.  The house would be packed and the memorable march, that would be associated not only with Monty Python, but with sports night, would be played to usher in the 2 teams.