Fordson High School - Fleur de Lis Yearbook (Dearborn, MI)

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“With arms wide open to embrace the entry of the human race.

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Contents ADMINISTRATION CLASSES ORGANIZATIONS ACTIVITIES ATHLETICS ALUMNI SCHOOLS ADVERTISEMENTS

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The High School Seal “Iphe idea was conceived that the Fordson High School should have an emblem or seal to go hand in hand with its architecture, which is designed in accordance with heraldic laws. After consideration and research in heraldry, our emblem, the seal with its arms was developed and designed. Armorial bearings are distinct badges fixed according to certain princi- ples which individuals, families, and institutions are entitled to bear in perpetuity. Armorial bearings arose in the eleventh century when painted shields and helmets were worn. In these days of heraldry there were six tinctures which were almost exclusively used; two metals, gold and silver, which for practical purposes are represented by yellow and white. The colors are red, blue, black, green and purple. Thus the colors of our emblem blue and yellow (gold), are in keeping with the days of heraldry.