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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?
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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.
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Every year, students march to get their high school or college diplomas wearing caps and gowns that tie them to hundreds of years of tradition and history. If you look at a graduation ceremony from a distance, you may think everyone looks the same.
Step a little closer, though, and you'll see that each graduate is set off with special touches that show off their uniqueness. These elements, which traditionally include graduation stoles, sashes, and cords, have special symbolic meanings in many cases.
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The spring of 2020 was a time unlike any other in recent memory. As early as mid-March, students found themselves out of school and taking classes from home with no indication of when classrooms might welcome them back. The realities of the pandemic, from mortality rate to how the disease spread, were still unknown, leaving parents and students alike with more questions than answers. And, unfortunately, most graduation ceremonies were entirely virtual last year, if they happened at all.
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Many graduation stoles simply use school colors to brighten up the stark black of graduation gowns. For instance, a school whose colors are red and gold might opt for custom graduation stoles of red satin with gold embroidery.
However, over the years, an entire tradition of colors has grown and been expanded on to speak to different fields of studies, and many schools opt for this more multi-hued approach instead. The colors, of course, come into play again for students being hooded with advanced degrees, where the colored hoods indicate both the alma mater and the field of study.
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Graduation season is coming up. We see that many graduates are procrastinating on ordering their custom graduation stole. Remember that you should place your order at least eight (8) weeks before the big day.
How can we motivate our beloved graduates (or ourselves) to prepare for graduation day? Simple. Grads love having a way to show their school spirit off. Customized stoles are one way to do this.
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In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, many graduations have either gone virtual or have been postponed or canceled yet again this year.
Lots of students want graduation pictures but either don’t want to work in close proximity to a stranger or can’t afford professional pictures to commemorate this rare moment of achievement in their lives.
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The big question for many graduates is: Should I order a custom stole for graduation, or should I stick with the basic stole in my graduation bundle?
Whenever we attend graduation fairs, I have found many students were pondering this question.
Some of the questions asked at the Sash Company booth were, “Is it worth the extra cost?” “Do I really need it?”
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Ahhh… The family reunion. You either love it or you absolutely dread it.
Planning and attending family reunions is such a great tradition to keep alive. And it’s one of those things you don’t always appreciate until:
- a) You have children of your own.
- b) You had a loss in the family.
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Meet Dominique Wilkins. She graduated with her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Coppin State University, Summer 2019.
Like many students who attend college, she had her moments where she wanted to give in. The late nights, long hours, endless studying for results that didn’t seem to pay off. Through the support from her family, friends and faith she was able to stay focused on her academics. Her career choice falls hand in hand with her passion as she truly enjoys caring for others. Since childhood, she was constantly exposed to the healthcare field in great ways. Dominique’s parents both worked in the VA Hospital so it was inevitable that she would graduate with a degree in healthcare. Soon, more of the family lineage will follow suit as her niece stated that she would also like to become a nurse like her Aunty Dominique. This shows the great influence one can have on the next generation coming up.
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Meet our dear friend, Adam Lee Davis. He must be our #1 FAN.
It all started in 2006, while Adam was watching the Miss America pageant on CMTV, he saw a hanger labeled “The Sash Company." He then became curious about our company and after one custom sash order, he became a returning customer. Like many of our customers, Adam was impressed with the quality of our custom sashes and impeccable customer service.
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Susan Fochs, Miss America – Miss South Central has been involved in the Miss America organization for about 8 years.
What many people don’t know about the Miss America organization and some of the most prestigious pageants are the scholarships that can be attained. Just like Susan, being a part of the Miss America organization was the pursuit for a college scholarship, that became a pathway to walking in her purpose of helping active duty service members and veterans.
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Christy Lopez, Miss Earth’s – Elite Miss Southwest came by the office to pick up her Sash. She was a breath of fresh air. We were so overwhelmed by her kindness and down to earth personality. Other than wearing her Sash around, Christy wears many hats. She is an event director, producer, on camera host, model, actress, philanthropist, just to name a few.
Christy’s reigning title as Miss Earth’s – Elite Miss Southwest, really fuels her purpose with her platform “Leading the Reusable Revolution.”