At graduations across the country, white stoles are proudly worn by students earning degrees in the arts and humanities—including majors such as English, history, literature, philosophy, and more. But have you ever wondered why white is the color that represents these fields of study?
The tradition of graduation stole colors is deeply rooted in academic regalia systems that date back to medieval Europe, and white has long held symbolic meaning—especially within education, creativity, and intellectual discourse.
The best graduation speeches of all time focus on the importance of overcoming fear and striving despite failure. Because that’s what our lives are all about. Fear, failure, and the human spirit’s capacity to overcome both.
The Sash Company has a long history with graduations. We have been creating custom graduation sashes for 20 years and with that in mind, we scoured the internet to find the best graduation speeches about fear and failure, and we cherry-picked the best advice for graduates we could find.
Already wondering how to write a college application essay? Wow, time flies. Your first day of Freshman year probably felt like a lifetime ago. And now, you’re writing an application essay and finally moving on to the next incredible phase of your life: College.
On behalf of everyone at The Sash Company, we want to wish you the absolute best of luck in your next chapter. And we wish you even more luck to get through the final stretch of high school.
You'll treasure your college graduation photos forever. They're an amazing commemoration of a pivotal moment in your life. Your graduation photos pinpoint the moment you celebrate a major accomplishment and at the same time step forward into the life you're meant to lead.
But what if those photos look... well... a bit off? What if your graduation stole is blowing in the wind?
Or the slippery ultra satin fabric has shifted so your stole looks ridiculously uneven?
It's your last day of college or high school — and you have a lot to celebrate. You'll be taking photos all over the campus you've loved for the last few years, maybe for the last time. Treasure your memories by commemorating them on a custom graduation sash that will stay with you forever.
As you walk down that aisle, with the refrain of "Pomp and Circumstance" sounding all around you, you'll be surrounded by dozens, maybe even hundreds or thousands of others also wearing their caps and gowns. But no one else has had the unique experience you've had. You deserve to stand out with a one-of-a-kind custom graduation sash that proclaims what your high school or college experience has meant to you.