tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286438874295649486.post8193720398374867333..comments2024-03-28T12:41:30.439-04:00Comments on Why Name It That?: mortarboardKenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15390193851664297799noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3286438874295649486.post-82071388510778513952020-02-25T23:28:31.831-05:002020-02-25T23:28:31.831-05:00I believe the origin goes back to midievil times w...I believe the origin goes back to midievil times when serfs wanted to learn skills from the masters and wanted to build a brick and mortar school. They were willing to work for knowledge from the masteres as they built the walls of the school. That is where the mortar board was worn on the head of the serfs and deliver mud ( mortar) to the master mason who was up on scafolding cementing the bricks . the serf would stand straight holding the mud level while he learned. Then would easily run back for more mortar. <br /><br />Traditionally this became symbolic of learning and dicipline. The willingness to work for what you want. <br /><br />We learn from masters till this day. <br /><br />When we graduate we swing the tassel to the other side to symbolicly signify or board is clear and we throw it into the air. The gown is a smock to keep dry from both the weather and dripping mortar. <br /><br />Whether it is lore or fable is unknown. It sure would explain the traditional symbolism and its presence to this day. <br /><br />The hats change the higher the degree one achieves at graduation ceremonies. But the styles all seem to go back to the 1500s.TRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09471215962832734413noreply@blogger.com