honor cords

Academic achievement neckwear

Honor cords are decorative ropes worn over graduation gowns to signify academic achievement or membership in honor societies.

Typically made of braided or twisted fabric, they drape around the neck and hang down the front.

Different colors represent different distinctions: She wore gold honor cords for graduating summa cum laude.

Opposites
academic achievement recognition

honor cordsacademic probation

Conditional student standing for underperformance

participation trophies · failing grades · dunce cap · participation medals · consolation prizes

Family

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Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G