U.S. Heraldic Registry
Registration of contemporary and historical American heraldry
Gregory College House, University of Pennsylvania
Registration number 20061002K
This certifies that the heraldic arms of Gregory College House, University of Pennsylvania are registered as an original design and described by the blazon below
Sources
The college's website: http://www.collegehouses.upenn.edu/house_info/coa.html
Historical note
Danielle Greenwell and Minesh Patel designed the winning coat of arms for Gregory College House which depicts a pair of lions rampant on the Earth's surface rooted together by a mighty tree. The lions symbolize Gregory's dual heritage (in 1998, Van Pelt College House and Modern Languages College House were united) and salutes the house of McGregor. The tree represents Gregory's common purpose and fruitfulness as a cohesive House. The globe symbolizes the international character of the House, embodied in the Modern Language program and various British exchange programs such as the venerable Edinburgh tradition in Van Pelt. Finally, the motto "Multis e Gentibus Vires," which means "From many peoples, strength," celebrates Gregory's commitment to unity.
Registered by
Michael Swanson
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