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Graduation Stole
The graduation stole dates back to the English tradition and usually resembles the one traditionally worn by catholic priests and Anglican priests. The stole, also referred as a sash, is a piece of fabric that is worn by graduates over the graduation gowns during graduation ceremonies. The stole normally holds various meanings for example membership in organizations such as the Greek foundations, sorority and fraternity, cultural and ethnic legacy or school accomplishments.
Initially, catholic priests wore stoles. However, since the England church was part of English education, the graduation stole
was adopted as academic attire in most graduation events. During these times, the purpose of the stole was to protect the wearer from the weather elements such as heat or cold. However, with time, university students began wearing the stole as an academic attire to signify academic excellence such as acquiring a degree or getting a doctorate.
The graduation stole can be worn in various ways. One, it can be loosely draped around the graduation gown or draped in front of it. Although academics use the stole in graduation events, other high school academics wear it during inaugurations together with other learned officials of the board of trustee of their respective schools.
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