Honor Cord Colors and Meanings: A Complete Guide for Graduates
Graduation day represents the culmination of years of academic effort, personal growth, and achievement. As graduates process across the stage in their caps and gowns, colorful cords draped around their necks tell visible stories of excellence, dedication, and accomplishment. These honor cords—woven ropes worn over graduation regalia—signify academic distinction, organizational membership, or special recognition earned throughout educational journeys. Yet many students, families, and even educators remain uncertain about what specific cord colors represent or why particular honors warrant ceremonial acknowledgment.
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