From a very early time in the history of St. Louis Park schools, the Minneapolis YWCA and YMCA have been active in sponsoring extra-curricular groups for girls and boys. Collectively known as Y-Teens, those organizations included:
Blue Tri: This was a girls’ high school organization sponsored by the YWCA that was very popular for decades. For an account of her experiences in Blue Tri in the 1950s, read Sue Damm Hill’s memoir:
Silver Tri: This was group similar to Blue Tri for junior high girls.
Hi-Y: The YMCA sponsored this group for high school boys.
Gra-Y: For 5th and 6th grade boys.
These groups were extremely popular, especially in the 1950s. If you have more information or memories to share about these organizations, please contact us.