Think about the most important days in a person's life: baptism and other religious and cultural ceremonies, wedding, and of course, graduation. Now, what do all these days have in common? They all involve a certain, traditional costume or item of clothing. These clothing items are usually of some symbolic importance. For instance, the white of a bride's wedding dress is meant to symbolize purity.
Now, if you think about a stadium full of students about to graduate and move on to the next stage of their lives, you probably imagine them all in the same uniform of long robes and pointy, square cap. But this conformity does not represent the truth of who these students are. They did not attend school to become a bunch of identical automatons. They are each individuals with their own tastes, cultural backgrounds, and unique heritages. So why should they all look the same?
The truth is, these days students rarely walk across the stage to receive their diploma without some kind of adornment, whether it be a string of Hawaiian flowers or tape spelling a message on their cap. But there are other, more individual ways for graduates to express their individuality and culture.
Graduation stoles are fast becoming one of the most popular graduation accessories. They are often customizable for colors, graphics and symbols, so students can purchase graduation stoles that represent their country, culture, even their fraternity or sorority house.
Students should be encouraged to take pride in their cultural heritage and individuality as they proceed to the next phase of their lives. Graduation stoles with custom colors and graphics are the perfect way to commemorate graduation day and usher in everything that comes afterward.
Prime Heritage offers the Internet's most extensive collection of graduation stoles, accessories and gifts, available online at http://www.primeheritage.com.
Shipping is free.
Thursday, November 19, 2009
Friday, April 24, 2009
Donning of Kente ceremony
Donning Of The
Kente Ceremony At West Chester University
In the fall of 1992, the former Director of Affirmative Action, Dr. Franklin Simpson and Jerome “Skip” Hudson, Director of Minority Affairs met to discuss the development of a program to honor and celebrate the achievements of African American students who would be graduating from West Chester University in May, 1993. Out of this, and other meetings with Dr. Christian Awuyah and Dr. C. James Trotman, the idea of a Kente Commencement Ceremony was born.
The original goals of the program remain true today. It was designed to recognize the academic and personal achievements of the graduates, and to encourage them to accept the challenge and responsibility to continue to strive for excellence in their personal, academic, and professional careers. It was also hoped that the ceremony would be a recruitment, retention and motivation tool; one that they too, can look forward to being recognized and honored in a similar fashion upon their graduation. A third goal was to develop a new tradition that strengthens the bond to the institution for the graduates even long after their departure.
Although there are similar programs at many other colleges and universities, the West Chester ceremony remains unique in at least one very important aspect. Prior to the program, each participating graduate is asked to identify a family member, friend or other significant individual to take part in the celebration. During the ceremony, a kente stole is presented to this person by a member of the University community, the kente is then bestowed upon the graduate with all the appropriate sentiments for this special occasion. Its purpose is to recognize and promote the significance of family, friends, and the “university family” in the accomplishments of the graduate.
To date, over 500 graduating seniors have participated in the previous ceremonies. As planned, it has become a program that is eagerly anticipated by the University, families, friends, and in particular, the graduating students.
Kente Ceremony At West Chester University
In the fall of 1992, the former Director of Affirmative Action, Dr. Franklin Simpson and Jerome “Skip” Hudson, Director of Minority Affairs met to discuss the development of a program to honor and celebrate the achievements of African American students who would be graduating from West Chester University in May, 1993. Out of this, and other meetings with Dr. Christian Awuyah and Dr. C. James Trotman, the idea of a Kente Commencement Ceremony was born.
The original goals of the program remain true today. It was designed to recognize the academic and personal achievements of the graduates, and to encourage them to accept the challenge and responsibility to continue to strive for excellence in their personal, academic, and professional careers. It was also hoped that the ceremony would be a recruitment, retention and motivation tool; one that they too, can look forward to being recognized and honored in a similar fashion upon their graduation. A third goal was to develop a new tradition that strengthens the bond to the institution for the graduates even long after their departure.
Although there are similar programs at many other colleges and universities, the West Chester ceremony remains unique in at least one very important aspect. Prior to the program, each participating graduate is asked to identify a family member, friend or other significant individual to take part in the celebration. During the ceremony, a kente stole is presented to this person by a member of the University community, the kente is then bestowed upon the graduate with all the appropriate sentiments for this special occasion. Its purpose is to recognize and promote the significance of family, friends, and the “university family” in the accomplishments of the graduate.
To date, over 500 graduating seniors have participated in the previous ceremonies. As planned, it has become a program that is eagerly anticipated by the University, families, friends, and in particular, the graduating students.
Sunday, April 19, 2009
Graduation medals & Medallions as symbols of achievement.
History of Medals
The medal is a symbol of excellence and has a very rich heritage. At the early games in Greece, winners of events were given laurel wreaths. Today’s athletic winners are presented with gold, silver, and bronze medals, still depicting the laurel wreath. In nearly every nation of the world, medals have long been presented to honor great and heroic deeds by individuals in the military, arts, and citizenship. The Congressional Medal of Honor, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Purple Heart, are but just a few well known medals given by the United States Government. Today, medals are presented as a symbol of achievement from the elementary school level to the corporate level. Wherever there are people striving to achieve, there you will find medals as the reward.
Why Medals
Medals are the only award that can be worn at the time of presentation and still be displayed proudly for generations to come. We are all familiar with award ceremonies – the emotional triumph of the three athletes standing on the podium with gold, silver or bronze medals draped around their necks. This proud moment is shared by many as they observe the presentation. All eyes are on the medals, the tangible proof symbolizing the athlete’s achievement, Imaging that same magic moment at your award ceremony presenting that graduate of alumni with his or her own medal. That symbol of achievement is alive in each and every custom medal.
To review various options for graduation medallions, visit www.primeheritage.com or www.graduation-stoles.com
Tel: 800-626-3796
Saturday, April 4, 2009
High School Seniors Stoles show off their colleges.
High School Seniors to debut College Bound Stoles and sashes at Graduations.
Prime Heritage, a leading online retailer of custom graduation stoles is offering college bound stoles for class of 2009 high school seniors at
www.graduation-stoles.com.
High schools can now visually show off the caliber of colleges their graduating seniors will be attending in the fall. The stoles are available in college colors and imprinted with college’s name and college graduation year.
Proud parents and guardians can proudly present these stoles as motivational gifts that the high school seniors can look forward to wearing again when they graduate from college in four years.
According to Kiva Jones, marketing director of Prime Heritage, her company is offering free shipping, graduation medallions/ribbons with any purchase of 2 or more stoles.
For more information on college bound stoles, please contact Kiva Jones at 800-626-3796 or email kiva@primeheritage.com.
Prime Heritage, a leading online retailer of custom graduation stoles is offering college bound stoles for class of 2009 high school seniors at
www.graduation-stoles.com.
High schools can now visually show off the caliber of colleges their graduating seniors will be attending in the fall. The stoles are available in college colors and imprinted with college’s name and college graduation year.
Proud parents and guardians can proudly present these stoles as motivational gifts that the high school seniors can look forward to wearing again when they graduate from college in four years.
According to Kiva Jones, marketing director of Prime Heritage, her company is offering free shipping, graduation medallions/ribbons with any purchase of 2 or more stoles.
For more information on college bound stoles, please contact Kiva Jones at 800-626-3796 or email kiva@primeheritage.com.
Thursday, April 2, 2009
Latino Greek sashes, an expresion of achievement & pride.
Latino Greek sashes, an expression of achievement, pride and heritage.
To those outside the Greek world, when one hears the words "fraternity" or "sorority", the images that first come to mind are "parties, hazing, alcohol and other stereotypes, because of mostly negative main stream media reports.
In May and June, at graduation ceremonies across the country, Latino Greeks are hoping to help change that image by wearing sashes imprinted with their fraternity and sorority letters to express pride in their heritage and academic achievement of Greeks on campuses.
According to A.J. Akoto, marketing manager of Graduation-stoles.com, a leading online retailer of graduation stoles and sashes, "many colleges and universities are embracing this growing trend because each fraternity or sorority stole worn at commencement is a reflection of the institution's commitment to Greek life on campus".
"The stoles represent pride, respect, achievement, gratitude and honor of being a member of a specific Greek organization. Greeks are making a statement that for every negative report, there are hundreds of Greeks who take their academic pursuits seriously." declares Mr. Jerome Hutson, a student adviser at West Chester University in Pennsylvania
Graduation-stoles.com, primeheritage.com and Goldcoastafrica.com are among the leading retailers of graduation stoles.
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To those outside the Greek world, when one hears the words "fraternity" or "sorority", the images that first come to mind are "parties, hazing, alcohol and other stereotypes, because of mostly negative main stream media reports.
In May and June, at graduation ceremonies across the country, Latino Greeks are hoping to help change that image by wearing sashes imprinted with their fraternity and sorority letters to express pride in their heritage and academic achievement of Greeks on campuses.
According to A.J. Akoto, marketing manager of Graduation-stoles.com, a leading online retailer of graduation stoles and sashes, "many colleges and universities are embracing this growing trend because each fraternity or sorority stole worn at commencement is a reflection of the institution's commitment to Greek life on campus".
"The stoles represent pride, respect, achievement, gratitude and honor of being a member of a specific Greek organization. Greeks are making a statement that for every negative report, there are hundreds of Greeks who take their academic pursuits seriously." declares Mr. Jerome Hutson, a student adviser at West Chester University in Pennsylvania
Graduation-stoles.com, primeheritage.com and Goldcoastafrica.com are among the leading retailers of graduation stoles.
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Sunday, March 29, 2009
HISPANIC SASHES and STOLES ADD ETHNIC PRIDE TO GRADUATION
A leading online retailer of graduation stoles is offering three Hispanic graduation stoles designs to Hispanic high school and college seniors. The stoles are available at graduation-stoles.com.
For Hispanic graduates wanting to express pride in their country of origin, there is the flag of nations stoles. Graduates can select a specific fabric color and the country of origin flags will be professionally sewn on each panel of the stole. Each stole may be personalized with graduate’s name, degree, department, class or leadership position.
The second design are hand-woven stoles with “Clase del 2009”. These stoles are in colors of red white blue or red white and green. These may also be personalized to express the graduate’s individuality and pride.
Hispanic fraternities and sororities members can also order custom stoles in their colors and Greek letters.
According to Mr. Jerome Hutson a student advisor at University in Pennsylvania, The Stoles instill great pride and individuality among the graduates.
Prime Heritage is currently running a special promotion and each customer receives free shipping and free graduation medallion and matching ribbon. This promotion ends April 15, 2009.
A leading online retailer of graduation stoles is offering three Hispanic graduation stoles designs to Hispanic high school and college seniors. The stoles are available at graduation-stoles.com.
For Hispanic graduates wanting to express pride in their country of origin, there is the flag of nations stoles. Graduates can select a specific fabric color and the country of origin flags will be professionally sewn on each panel of the stole. Each stole may be personalized with graduate’s name, degree, department, class or leadership position.
The second design are hand-woven stoles with “Clase del 2009”. These stoles are in colors of red white blue or red white and green. These may also be personalized to express the graduate’s individuality and pride.
Hispanic fraternities and sororities members can also order custom stoles in their colors and Greek letters.
According to Mr. Jerome Hutson a student advisor at University in Pennsylvania, The Stoles instill great pride and individuality among the graduates.
Prime Heritage is currently running a special promotion and each customer receives free shipping and free graduation medallion and matching ribbon. This promotion ends April 15, 2009.
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
Winner of Six Graduation Stoles Announced...
2009 Graduation Stoles Website is LIVE !!
>>>>>>>> What To Expect on The Website > >>>>>>>
Based on feedback from previous graduates, we have
incorporated the following benefits in our 2009 marketing program.
+ Bulk/Volume Discount pricing
+ 100% price match against any similar advertised product.
+ Free shipping on all orders
+ Free graduation medallion and matching ribbon with each stole when qualified.
+ Unlimited access to download "Certificates of Appreciation" to present to loved ones on graduation day.
+ Weekly contest to win your own designed personalized t-shirt
+ President Obama Keepsake collection and much more ...
Winner of our 6 Free Imprinted Stoles
We are delighted to select Mr. Travon Graves a senior from Ripley High School as the winner of 6 personalized imprinted stoles. His creative idea related to reaching high school seniors. He mentioned some keywords that we never thought graduating seniors will serach on Google. Mr. Travon Graves plans to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.
Congratulation goes to Travon !!!
"Graduation T shirt Monday" contest launched!
Be one of the top 3 referrals of visitors to graduation-stoles.com website each week and win a personalized "Graduation T shirt" each Monday until middle of June. Go to http://www.graduation-stoles.com and click on the link for more details.
Much success to you!
>>>>>>>> What To Expect on The Website > >>>>>>>
Based on feedback from previous graduates, we have
incorporated the following benefits in our 2009 marketing program.
+ Bulk/Volume Discount pricing
+ 100% price match against any similar advertised product.
+ Free shipping on all orders
+ Free graduation medallion and matching ribbon with each stole when qualified.
+ Unlimited access to download "Certificates of Appreciation" to present to loved ones on graduation day.
+ Weekly contest to win your own designed personalized t-shirt
+ President Obama Keepsake collection and much more ...
Winner of our 6 Free Imprinted Stoles
We are delighted to select Mr. Travon Graves a senior from Ripley High School as the winner of 6 personalized imprinted stoles. His creative idea related to reaching high school seniors. He mentioned some keywords that we never thought graduating seniors will serach on Google. Mr. Travon Graves plans to attend Morehouse College in Atlanta, GA.
Congratulation goes to Travon !!!
"Graduation T shirt Monday" contest launched!
Be one of the top 3 referrals of visitors to graduation-stoles.com website each week and win a personalized "Graduation T shirt" each Monday until middle of June. Go to http://www.graduation-stoles.com and click on the link for more details.
Much success to you!
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
2009 Graduation Stoles Giveaway Contest
Hello ...
Just a quick update from graduation-stoles.com
Many of you have been calling about our website launch date.
We are on track to launch the 2009 website within the next 10 days.
Exact date will be announced as soon as our website developers notify us.
We are putting finishing touches to some new stoles designs. The last few days, our marketing person has been working on some great bonuses and gift offers for early bird customers like you. That in itself will make the wait all worthwhile.
Overall, things are looking really good for the website launch. With new processes and equipment, we guarantee on time delivery on all orders. Stay tight...
WE ARE GIVING AWAY 6 PERSONALIZED STOLES and more ....
On launch day, three (6) of you reading this email will qualify for a free personalized imprinted stole of your choice, a graduation medallion/ribbon and a Class of 2009 T shirt.
All you need to do is email us suggesting a creative idea we can use to reach graduating seniors to tell them about this website. No need to write a long email, just a summary of your idea. The top three creative ideas in our opinion will be announced winners on the website launch day.
You think you are not creative… Feel free to forward this email to other seniors, encouraging them to enter the contest. If one of the persons you forward this email to wins and mentions your name as the referrer, you will also receive a personalized imprinted stole, a graduation medallion/ribbon and a Class of 2009 T shirt.
Please use “Early Bird Contest” as your subject line to insure we review your idea.
Why pay when you can get your stole for nothing?
That's it for now and stay tuned...
Kiva Jones
Marketing Director
Graduation-Stoles.com
Just a quick update from graduation-stoles.com
Many of you have been calling about our website launch date.
We are on track to launch the 2009 website within the next 10 days.
Exact date will be announced as soon as our website developers notify us.
We are putting finishing touches to some new stoles designs. The last few days, our marketing person has been working on some great bonuses and gift offers for early bird customers like you. That in itself will make the wait all worthwhile.
Overall, things are looking really good for the website launch. With new processes and equipment, we guarantee on time delivery on all orders. Stay tight...
WE ARE GIVING AWAY 6 PERSONALIZED STOLES and more ....
On launch day, three (6) of you reading this email will qualify for a free personalized imprinted stole of your choice, a graduation medallion/ribbon and a Class of 2009 T shirt.
All you need to do is email us suggesting a creative idea we can use to reach graduating seniors to tell them about this website. No need to write a long email, just a summary of your idea. The top three creative ideas in our opinion will be announced winners on the website launch day.
You think you are not creative… Feel free to forward this email to other seniors, encouraging them to enter the contest. If one of the persons you forward this email to wins and mentions your name as the referrer, you will also receive a personalized imprinted stole, a graduation medallion/ribbon and a Class of 2009 T shirt.
Please use “Early Bird Contest” as your subject line to insure we review your idea.
Why pay when you can get your stole for nothing?
That's it for now and stay tuned...
Kiva Jones
Marketing Director
Graduation-Stoles.com
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