May 26, 2021 Issue, Page 48 of 50

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6E May 26, 2021 Why do grads don caps and gowns? Graduation ceremonies are steeped in tradition, the most noticeable of which may be the caps and gowns worn by students on hand to receive their degrees. This attire likely dates back to 12th century Europe, when students would wear hoods and gowns We are proud of all the that resembled those worn by their teachers, who were members of the clergy. According to Colorado State University, in 1321 a statute of the University of Coimbra in Portugal graduates of the 2021 declared that all "Doctors, Licentiates, and Bachelors" wear gowns. class. We look forward to That means that the mandatory graduation gown is on the cusp of celebrating its 700th anniver- watching you succeed in sary. your future endeavors! Hoods, caps and gowns not only signified a certain status of the students wearing them, but they also served a more practical purpose, helping to keep students warm in the unheated buildings where they were being taught. Ironically, many modern graduates, particularly those whose graduation ceremonies are held out- doors, may lament that their caps and gowns make them feel hot. Congratulations to our area graduates on a successful year! May each of you have a bright future! A Great Place to Grow State Highway 34 Leedey, OK 73654 www.hfchurch.com • 580-821-1791 Congratulations to the class of 2021. Congrats "Take Pride in how far you have come to the and have Faith in how far you can go" Class of 2021! You Did It! “Supporting local, district and state wide Livestock Shows for FFA & 4-H Chapters” Keith’s Butcher Shop, LLC Keith’s Butcher Shop, Market & Custom Butcher & Retail Market Deli & Retail Market 335 Hwy 44 1105 E 7th St 201 E. Broadway, Elk City Burns Flat, OK 73624 Elk City, OK 73644 580.562.3220 580.303.4481 Elk City • Vici • Cordell • Geary • Woodward • Weatherford