What is National Honor Society stole?

Identical in purpose to the collar-style stole, and made of the same satin-feel, washable polyester, honor stoles are draped around the neck for a dramatic flair. Each measures 59½" long with the NHS insignia embroidered on the right side.

Does NHS have a stole?

Seniors in NHS can order an NHS Stole to wear at graduation. There are two options, blue and white. Since these are also our graduation gown colors, students need to order a stole OPPOSITE the color of their graduation gown.

What are honors stoles?

Graduation honor stoles, or graduation honor sashes, are earned every year by high school and college graduates across the nation. Marked for outstanding academic performance, recipients of the honor stoles are among the select group of students and faculty of the highest academic caliber.

What does the blue NHS stole mean?

Part of the honor of being an NHS scholar is your stole. The NHS Stole, which is a pearl white color stole with the NHS logo in blue and gold is an honor that has been reserved for the select few who work hard enough to be members of the NHS.

What does each color stole mean?

3) Different colors mean different things

White: Humanities, Arts, English, etc. Beige: Business. Green: Medicine, Pharmacy and Physical Education. Orange: Engineering. Brown: Fine Arts and Architecture.

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What does a blue stole at graduation mean?

Light Blue: Education. Pink: Music. Purple: Law. Yellow: Science and Mathematics. Dark Blue: Philosophy and Political Science.

What is the difference between honor cord and stole?

Honor cords will be provided by the college for students graduating with Latin honors (Cum laude, Magna cum laude, and Summa cum laude). Graduation Stole - A graduation stole is a decorative vestment worn by students who are members of college organizations for the purpose of recognizing membership or achievement.

Can you wear 2 stoles for graduation?

Whereas graduates can drape themselves with multiple honor cords, graduates traditionally wear only one honor stole during their commencement ceremony. However, for universities with less strict attire rules, graduates have been known to layer two or more graduation stoles around their shoulders.

Do valedictorians get a stole?

These stoles are a way to publicly acknowledge and celebrate a student's dedication to their studies and their commitment to academic success. Valedictorian stoles are awarded to the student who has achieved the highest academic standing in their graduating class.

Does everyone get a stole for graduation?

You don't have to wear a stole to your school graduation. In fact, most schools don't require you to do so – and plenty of people choose not to wear them. With that being said, you should ask around whether everyone else will wear them or not.

Can I iron my NHS stole?

Graduation stoles are made from delicate materials so you should always use medium to low heat in ironing. When ironing the stole be careful to not stretch the fabric while applying heat as you may damage the fabric. The stole should lay flat in its normal shape while applying heat.

Can you wear multiple honor stoles?

The good news is that you don't have to choose between a stole/sash and a cord(s); you can wear a cord and a stole/sash together and you can wear more than one cord. However, it's not practical to wear more than one sash/stole, though some graduates may do it.

Who gets to wear a stole?

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 do National Honor Society members wear at graduation?

Hello! Congratulations on your upcoming graduation and your achievement as a member of the National Honor Society (NHS)! Typically, NHS members wear a specific stole, cord, or tassel to signify their membership during the graduation ceremony.

Can you get a letterman for NHS?

Can I get a Letterman through NHS? Yes. Students can receive their academic letter jacket after being inducted into the National Honor Society.

Do cords go over stoles?

Once you are in your gown, first place your graduation stole around your neck, making sure the ends are at the same length. Place your honor cord(s) on top of your graduation stole, again making sure the cords are at the same length.

What to do with stoles after graduation?

Graduation Shadow Box

At Tassel Depot, we love the idea of a shadow box because it keeps your graduation stoles and cords, as well as other graduation accessories all together. A shadow box gives the graduate peace of mind knowing nothing will be lost and everything is in one place.

Can I wash my graduation stole?

So, you need to wash it carefully and gently. If the stole ends up being dirty before the photo shoot or graduation day, it's recommended to wash it in a machine in a 'delicate' wash cycle. This will keep the fabric look good as new.

What is a black honor cord?

Black. Lastly, business administration, accounting, and business education graduates wear the classic black graduation cord. Black is the absence of color, and it symbolizes power, authority, and prestige.

Can I buy my own cords for graduation?

While schools and organizations may hand out honor cords to students, they can also be purchased to ensure you stand out during your graduation ceremony!

What does a black graduation stole mean?

For them, among other things, it has the direct representation of union with their ancestral heritage. Many black students might also wear Kente graduation stoles as a sign of solidarity with other Africans and their displaced descendants around the world.

What does an orange stole mean?

The colors and designs of the stoles can vary depending on the student's academic program, honors, or personal preferences. For example, a student who has completed a degree in engineering may choose to wear an orange stole, which represents engineering.

Why do black graduates wear stoles?

Since at least the 1970s, African American graduates -particularly university graduates- wear a kente cloth stole over their graduation robes. The kente cloth stole represents the graduates' pride in their restored Afrikan heritage, and their pride in their accomplishment of graduating.