Graduation ceremonies are packed with hundereds of years of tradition. Many aspects of the modern day graduation ceremony originate from many years of tradition that are still commemorated today.
A graduation stole is a piece of fabric worn around the shoulders that symbolizes student participation and recognition.
In early church tradition, priests would often use stoles to represent their position within church heirarchy. Originating from the Latin word “stolae,” meaning a long robe without sleeves, these articles of clothing were often worn during the time of ancient Rome. Within academia, the tradition of the stole has come to signify an accomplishment during the academic career of a student. These achievements may commemorate an accomplishment in regard to an educational major, academic accomplishment, or a membership with an academic club. Simply, graduation stoles differentiate graduates from one another.
LCTI FBLA members that wish to wear a graduation stole during the Senior Recognition Evening on Wednesday, May 29 may reserve an FBLA stole. LCTI FBLA seniors have two options regarding graduation stoles:
Seniors from LCTI FBLA may opt to wear a graduation stole during the Wednesday, May 29 Senior Recognition Evening at the PPL Center in Allentown. You have two options:
- new packaged FBLA graduation stoles may be purchased by LCTI FBLA members at a cost of $22.00.
- chapter owned stoles may be borrowed with a $25.00 deposit that will be refunded upon return of the stole at the end of Senior Recognition Evening.
For students that may wish to wear your FBLA graduation stole to your home school graduation ceremony, please check with your school administration as to their decision to allow the FBLA stole to be worn during your ceremony. Discretion is that of your sending school district.
