How do you display your stoles?

Flatten stole fabric and secure with tape to back of mat board. Place other mat board on top of it. Carefully insert the stole points through the slot of the mat board. Guide the stole through the slot then position to your liking.

What to do with your graduation stole?

If you want to showcase your cords, you can create a shadow box or a graduation memorabilia display. Frame your cords, diploma, graduation photo, or other graduation-related items to create a personalized keepsake that you can proudly hang on a wall. This way, you could find a way to perpetuate your accomplishment.

How do I wear my stole?

Place the stole around your neck with the two points hanging in front of your gown evenly. Adjust the stole to make sure this is the outermost layer of your regalia and laying flat in all areas including around the back of your neck.

Are you supposed to wear multiple stoles?

Whereas graduates can drape themselves with multiple honor cords, graduates traditionally wear only one honor stole during their commencement ceremony.

How do you present a stole of gratitude?

The Stole may also be worn (or carried) to lunch, dinner, or any special event where a presentation is appropriate. It may be placed around the neck of the recipient with words of thanks and possibly a toast.

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Can anyone wear a stole of gratitude?

The Stole of Gratitude is worn by a particular student during the commencement ceremony. Once the ceremony is over, this student will present the stole to someone else, someone who has helped and supported the student, for example, parents or mentors.

Does everyone wear a stole of gratitude?

Many choose not to wear them, but a vast amount of students prefer to have them, as not only does it help them display their achievements and groups they were involved with, but it's also a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity they can't turn down.

Who gets to wear a stole?

For colleges and universities, graduating students may wear a stole to indicate their affiliation with a fraternity, sorority, or other clubs and academic societies they participated in. Other graduating students may wear a stole to represent their field of study, each represented by a different color.

Can anyone wear a stole?

Typically, the administration at each high school will determine which students are qualified to wear a stole. At the college and university level, stoles often signify a graduate's belonging to a particular field of study.

Are stoles in fashion?

Shawls and stoles are versatile accessories that can add a touch of elegance and style to any outfit. Whether you're dressing up for a formal occasion or just want to add some flair to your everyday look, there are countless ways to wear a shawl or stole.

What does wearing a stole mean?

Wearing stoles for graduation is a way for students to show off their fields of studies, honor society memberships, and affiliations such as fraternities or sororities. They can also acknowledge military service, valedictorians, and salutatorians.

What is the tradition of the stole?

The Stole of Gratitude is worn during the commencement ceremony. After the ceremony, the new graduate presents the stole to someone who provided extraordinary help or support, like parents, relatives, or mentors who have helped with wisdom, words of support, or with financial assistance.

How do you keep a stole in place?

If you're worried about it moving or it being windy, you can use either double sided tape or carefully safety pin the outer bottom layer of your stole to your graduation gown.

Can I decorate my graduation stole?

The high-quality fabric stole gives a graduation gown a perfectly polished look, and students can design their own grad stoles using fabric markers, paints, glitter, pom poms, and more.

Do you give your graduation stole away?

The new graduate presents the Stole and places it around the neck of the recipient as a gesture of appreciation. This can be done prior to or following the ceremony, or during other commemorative gatherings. More than one Stole may be given if there are multiple people that the graduate would like to thank.

How do you frame a graduation stole?

Fold sash/stole in half with seal facing forward. Insert sash/stole through first slot at top of shadowbox and pull down so it fills shadowbox. Thread sash/stole back through second slot and back out third slot. Leave excess in a loop and lay flat on back of frame box.

Can a stole be worn as a scarf?

Most scarves are designed to be wrapped around either your head or neck, which isn't the case for a stole. The stole is a longer piece of fabric usually rectangular or square, but can be triangular in shape as well. The stole is typically lighter than the scarf, and can be used for a variety of occasions.

What is the difference between a stole and a sash?

Unless they're an official part of the school's graduation uniform, sashes are typically only worn during the more festive post-commencement events. In contrast, graduation stoles are considered official academic attire and are worn during commencement ceremonies.

What do the colors of stoles mean?

Although, these days, you can essentially do whatever you'd like, there are some standard colors and symbols that are common according to The Classroom, if you need a basis to start from: White: Humanities, Arts, English, etc. Beige: Business. Green: Medicine, Pharmacy and Physical Education. Orange: Engineering.

Can a pastor wear a stole?

In worship, most ordained United Methodist pastors wear a stole, usually with an alb or pulpit robe. In Roman times, the alb was a common garment worn in everyday life. It has connections as a baptismal garment, and therefore it may be worn by both clergy and laity when leading worship.

What to do with honor cords after graduation?

Wear 'Em Around

By wearing your honor cords around, you've not only got a fashionable conversation piece, but you also have all of your accolades on display, so people know that you were among the high school elite. It's a great way to make friends by surrounding yourself with likeminded (and smart-minded!) people!

What does a white stole mean?

At the university level, white generally indicates success in the liberal arts, but a white graduation stole can be used for any number of awards an honors.

Should I wear a stole?

Many schools do not even need stoles for wearing at the graduation ceremony. So, many students don't even wear stoles, however, certain students prefer to wear them for displaying their groups and the achievements they are associated with.

Can stole be worn by men?

One of the most popular and versatile items for men is the stoles. Stoles are a great way to add a touch of sophistication to any look. They can be worn over dress shirts or casual tees, and come in a variety of colors and prints.

Can you wear a stole with a Masters hood?

Graduation stoles are sometimes called graduation sashes, and you can use the two terms interchangeably. Typically you can only wear one stole, though a master's or doctoral candidate usually pairs a stole with their hood, as do professors wearing academic regalia.