Spelman College | 2016-2017 Student Guide - page 7

COLLEGE COLORS
The College colors are light blue and white. Each class is also represented by its own emblems and
colors that are passed from the graduating class to the incoming first-year class. The tradition of
identifying classes by emblem and color began in 1927. The Class of 1928 began the practice of
choosing the color blue and the wise owl as their symbol.
CLASS COLORS
Class of 2017
Color – Green
Emblem – The Lamp
The Lamp symbolizes the hopes and inspiration of women guided by truth, justice and wisdom in
global leadership and service.
Class of 2018
Color – Red
Emblem – The Eagle
The Eagle symbolizes women of power and great ingenuity actively engaged in academic excellence
and national and global service with noble achievements.
Class of 2019
Color – Yellow
Emblem – The Sphinx
The Sphinx symbolizes the knowledge, courage, power, and wisdom of women leaders who excel,
inspire and motivate others to achieve greatness.
Class of 2020
Color – Blue
Emblem – The Owl
The Owl symbolizes the wisdom, knowledge, intuition and ambition of women leaders who inspire a
shared vision of clarity and truth in leadership and action.
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