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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.
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.
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.
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?”
