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===Official blazon=== | ===Official blazon=== | ||
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia. Description: On a blue rectangular shaped embroidered device convex at top and bottom, charged with a white griffin detailed red perched upon a white embattled wall its gaze upon a red fleur-de-lis fimbriated white, all within a 1/8 inch (.32 cm) red border. Attached above, a white scroll inscribed “NORTH DESOTO” in blue letters 5/16 inch (.79 cm) in height. Attached below, a white scroll inscribed “HIGH SCHOOL” in blue letters 5/16 inch (.79 cm) in height. The overall dimensions are 3 1/2 inches (8.89 cm) in height and 3 inches (7.62 cm) in width. | |||
Shoulder Loop Insignia. Description: A silver color metal and enamel device 1 1/8 inches (2.86 cm) in height overall charged with a blue fleur-de-lis between two silver treasure chests and two silver griffins combatant all depressing a red bricked tower. Attached below, a blue scroll inscribed “GRIFFINS” in silver letters. | |||
===Origin/meaning=== | ===Origin/meaning=== | ||
Shoulder Sleeve Insignia: Red, white and blue are the school colors. The griffin is the school mascot. The embattled wall symbolizes the building blocks of the knowledge and skills gained through education. The fleur-de-lis represents the state of Louisiana and Desoto Parish, the location of the school. | |||
Shoulder Loop Insignia: Red, white and blue are the school colors. The tower symbolizes the strong stonewall for building academic skills and knowledge. The fleur-de-lis represents the Desoto Parish. The treasure chests allude to the wealth to be gained as a well adjusted citizen in an ever changing world. The griffin is the school mascot, symbolizing vigilance and strength. | |||
The Shoulder Sleeve Insignia and the Shoulder Loop Insignia was both approved on 27 March 2007. | |||
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