Connecticut

September 30,2019

Connecticut--He who is transplanted still sustains

Connecticut has been a state for a very long time, and the United States like having lots of mottos, so it makes sense that they have an old Latin motto. The motto does not have a certain origin, but it is thought to have originated from either the 80th Psalm. The 80th Psalm says "Thou hast brought a vine out of Egypt: thou hast cast out the heathen, and planted it." The motto represents people who moved from England to Connecticut bringing the best views of Christianity. They created a new society and looked for new beginnings. This motto goes well with Connecticut since it's in the USA which is always changing and finding new beginnings.



Abby McGarrity

A New Order for the Ages

The motto Novus Ordo Seclorum appears on the great seal of the United States and on all dollar bills. It translates to a new order of the ages and was chosen by Charles Thomas, who was a former Latin teacher when the seal was being designed in 1782. This motto aptly fits the United States as the US government was the first global power to have a democratic system. This major shift in ideals marked a change for the world and for the ages. Additionally, the US was one of the first major civilizations to form a stable government from out of a revolution, another large marker in time. The United Sates creation was a new event in history that changed the world and the motto Novus Ordo Seclorum reflects that


- Riley

Wikipedia:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Novus_ordo_seclorum

New York State Motto

New York State Motto

For my motto blog post I chose the state of New York. The state motto for New York is " Excelsior", which translates to higher or "ever upward". The original use of the motto was to describe the land in NY and can be found on the bottom of the state seal. I think New York could've used a better motto for its state. At least now in more modern times, New York is seen as New York City where the statue of liberty is, so I think a better motto could be liberty. This would be a better motto because it focuses on some of New York history also since the statue of liberty was a gift from France. Another good motto could've been the city of dreams or something because many people go to New York to follow their dreams of acting or other performing arts. Overall I think it is cool how New York's motto is in Latin even though they could've chosen a better one. ( Below is a picture of the New York Seal with the motto at the bottom)

-Samantha W

American Board of Ophthalmology - Ex Obscuris Lux

American Board of Ophthalmology - Ex Obscuris Lux

The motto for the American Board of Ophthalmology is the Latin phrase "ex obscuris lux." This translates as "out of darkness light." The ABOP provides no information on how their motto was chosen, but it has been in use since its founding in 1916. This phrase, in the context of being the motto for the ABOP, is used to convey that by earning a medical degree in ophthalmology, the medical specialization for eyes, a person would be curing their potential patients of vision issues, referenced as "darkness" because it hinders eyesight, and they would bring patients into the "light," which is referenced as such because it enables sight. Personally, I believe this is a good use of a Latin phrase as a motto. I believe this because the motto is simple and relevant to the organization. However, the point could also be made that this motto does not reference education of eye doctors, which is the goal of the ABOP, so perhaps the motto could use some enhancement in this regard. Overall, the American Board of Ophthalmology's motto, "ex obscuris lux," is a good example of a Latin motto because it details some of the benefits and flaws of using a Latin motto in an English speaking country.

Christopher Foster

• https://trademarks.justia.com/735/87/the-american-board-of-ophthalmology-1916-ex-obscuris-lux-73587696.html
• https://abop.org

Latin September blog

Arkansas's motto "Regnat populus" means "The people rule". There is no true origin for this motto but the world assumes it came from a man named Samuel Calhoun Roane who mentioned it at the first-ever territorial assembly, he is the same man who designed the territorial seal for Arkansas. "Regnat populus" used to be "Regnat Populi" but then they changed into the one we now know today. This motto symbolizes that all together we rule and that we are all similar in ways. Some people say it comes from the saying "under God, the people rule." This to me sounds like if we all come together under God and be the people we are meant to be. The world will be a better place and we will rule all as one.


By Holden Linderman

Sources
https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/official-state-motto-3136/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Seal_of_Arkansas#History
https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol-official-item/arkansas/state-seal/seal-arkansas

Ad Astra Per Aspera

The motto "Ad astra per aspera," or more commonly "Per aspera ad astra," which officially means "to the stars through difficulties," is the state motto of Kansas. This motto was chosen due to Kansas's bloody history with the Civil War, and was created by John James Ingalls. He was one of the few people who helped Kansas gain statehood, was a senator for eight years, and an activist against slavery. He also helped design the state seal "A constellation of stars at the top of the seal represented the other states then in the Union. The rising star symbolized Kansas joining the Union after a stormy struggle." (Kansapedia) I believe that the motto is fitting, especially considering the state's passt struggle to join the union.

Rivers Glover

South Carolina Motto Blog

For the South Carolina motto, it says Dum spiro, spero. This means "While I breath, I hope". South Carolina actually has two mottos, but this one was the second of the two. The motto is on their state seal, along with the other one. The state seal has two circles, with each of the mottos on the outside of it. On the inside of the second circle, it depicts the Roman Goddess Spes. She was the goddess of hope. The original seal had a back and a front. They eventually changed it to make it one side. I think this motto fits well for South Carolina because it describes the art on the seal. The seal shows a tiny island with only a person. I think it describes hope. Thank you, Joe Giles


https://www.sciway.net/facts/sc-state-seal-motto.html
South Carolina State Seal and South Carolina State Mottos

Arsenal Football Club

Victoria Concordia Crescit. This is the official motto of the Arsenal Football Club, and the motto translates to "Victory Grows Through Harmony." The motto was long believed to "be the brainchild of the former editor of the Arsenal program, Harry Homer", but the origin of the motto came much earlier. Woolwich Arsenal moved from Plumstead to Highbury during 1913 because of a disastorus performance that occurred in Plumstead. Woolwich started in the second division in Highbury and had started winning many games. Woolwich had an amazing start, especially the game against HullCity. "The directors attributed this success to 'concord' within the club and the Latin motto 'Victoria Concordia Crescit' was mentioned for the first time."




http://www.thearsenalhistory.com/?p=8709

Semper Fi- Ren

Semper Fidelis, or Semper Fi, as it is sometimes shortened, is the motto for the US Marine Corps. Meaning "always faithful" or "always loyal". This motto represents the commitment of trust and loyalty Marines make to each other and to their country. It was chosen in 1883 and was first proposed by Colonel Charles McCawley just after the Mexican-American War, but not much else is known about the history of this motto. In this case, the Latin is translated correctly; semper, meaning always or ever, and fidelis, meaning faithful, truthful, or loyal. This is unusual due to the fact that Latin mottos are often butchered and differ in meaning from the intended translation. This motto is, in my opinion, well placed and tasteful. It's short, simple and stays true to the Marine Corps' core value of loyalty.




Ren Staveteig

Sources:

Wikipedia
Latin Lexicon

Virginia Motto

The state motto for Virginia is "Sic Semper Tyrannis" which translates to "Thus Always to Tyrants", this occurred because of the victory over tyranny in 1776, the American Revolution. The quote was proposed by George Mason to be put in the seal of Virginia in 1776 at the Virginia Convention. In case of the Latin, it is correct with "Sic" meaning Thus and "Semper Tyrannis" translating to Always to Tyrants. This is surprising since most mottos are in some way confused or butchered so this was well done. Lastly, my opinion of this motto for Virginia is very fitting and well thought of considering at the time the events that took place which made very important history for the state it represents it very well and continues to stand out as well thought of and well-executed motto.


Trey Smith

New York City Police Department Motto

New York City Police Department (NYPD) Motto

"Fidelis ad mortem" - Faithful unto death 


I, personally, believe that the motto "Fidelis ad mortem", meaning faithful unto death goes well with the ideas and morals that the New York City Police Department claim to live by. A prime example of this behavior and belief within the organization would be, of course, the attack on the twin towers on 9/11. It was within the process of this tragic event that 23 police officers lost their lives trying to protect both innocent citizens lives and each other. It is because of this, that I believe that the motto that the New York City Police Department has chosen to promote matches their system in which they work and live by well.

West Virginia, Mountain mamma

West Virginia: Montani semper liberi
Mountaineers are always free

From the country that has an iconic song and full of mountains, the motto is well-fitting. It was established during 1872 by Joseph H. Diss Debar. The motto is used in the country that has the nickname "Mountain State". This is literally the only reason this motto was chosen. No symbolism is presented, although mountaineering is a journey unto itself.




Wikipedia
https://statesymbolsusa.org/symbol/west-virginia/state-motto/mountaineers-are-always-free

The Main Motto

Dirigo is the motto for the state of Maine.  Dirigo, when translated into English, means "I direct" or "I lead".  This motto was appointed to the state of Maine because, among other reasons, it held its presidential elections in September before any of the other states.  This fits with the motto because many people looked at the results of Maines elections to have an idea of what the outcome would be for them.  A phrase commonly used from 1832-1932 was "As Maine goes, so goes the nation.  Maine stopped holding September elections in 1957 but the motto still shines a light on an important time in history.

Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/As_Maine_goes,_so_goes_the_nation
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seal_of_Maine

Canadian Motto: A Mari Usque Ad Mare

The Canadian motto is "a mari usque ad mare" which directly translates to "from sea to sea". This motto first came to be during the Confederation and was used as an aspiration statement. Then they encompassed enough land to make this into a reality. The first recorded usage of the motto was by George Monro Grant, who was a minister that commonly used it in his sermons. More recently in 2007, it was proposed that they officially change the motto to "a mari usque ad mare ad mare" or another variation to "a mari usque ad maria". The change proposal was due to their three borders: Pacific, Arctic, and Atlantic oceans. Though it wasn't passed as official, most Canadians do refer to "from sea to sea to sea" which is the translation of "a mari usque ad mare ad mare". In my opinion, the motto clearly reflects Canada on a geographic standpoint and is appropriate for Canada as a whole. All in all, the motto has a good historical meaning behind it while being short and simple.



Sources:

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/a-mari-usque-ad-mare
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Mari_Usque_Ad_Mare

- Jaclyn Miles

The Olympics Motto

"Citius, Altius, Fortius": Faster, Higher, Stronger


The Olympics have been going on for a very long time, so to me, it makes sense to have an old Latin motto. The motto was introduced to the world at the 1924 Olympic Games in Paris, and has stuck to the Olympics since. I believe that the Olympics motto Citius, Altius, Fortius: Faster, higher, stronger, shows perfectly what the Olympic Games are. This is a great motto because the Olympics have the best of the best athletes facing off in a competition for their countries. They are out there for their countries because they are truely faster and stronger than most of us. As well, when they say Altius or higher in the motto, I think they are saying these athletes are reaching their full potential.  To conclude, I believe the Latin motto, Citius, Altius, Fortius, states what the Olympic Games are in a brief manner, which is why I think it is a perfect motto for the Olympics.

By: Ethan Weinger

Source:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Olympic_symbols#Motto

In Somno Securitas

In Somno Securitas is the motto of the Association of Anesthesiologists of Great Britan and Ireland (AAGBI). The AAGBI is an association of anesthesiologists that work in Great Britan and in Ireland. This association was created to unify anesthesiologists in those specific areas because of their poor pay rate and little recognition. "In Somno Securitas" translates to "safe in sleep." This motto was put in place when the right to bear arms was granted. It was chosen to communicate to the patients that they are safe and protected. "In Somno Securitas" translates to "safe in sleep" (Wikipedia). It seems like a good translation and is not worded in a confusing way. It also uses easy words in latin that are not hard to translate. For instance, "in" in latin means "in" in english. Easy, right? "Somno" in latin means "sleep" in english. "Insomnia" is a good word to think of to help you remember that definition. "Securitas" in latin translates to "safe" in english. This is where you get the english word "security." All in all, it is a concise and simple motto with an easy meaning to remember. 

Sources: Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Association_of_Anaesthetists_of_Great_Britain_and_Ireland

eMedEvents https://www.emedevents.com/c/medical-conferences-2018/emergencies-in-anaesthesia-2018

~Grace Ramsey

Apollo 13 Motto: Ex Luna, Scientia

APOLLO 13: EX LUNA, SCIENTIA

FROM THE MOON, KNOWLEDGE

Apollo 13 was a great crisis, but also a testament to American ingenuity, as people in
mission control worked around the clock to bring our young men home.
The motto was selected by Jim Lovell, mission commander of Apollo 13.
He adapted The Naval Academy’s motto Ex trident, scientia.
(Trident meaning sea, so from the sea, knowledge.) Water was clearly a large influence on Lovell,
as he named the Lunar Module “Aquarius”. The Apollo 13 mission was the result of a faulty oxygen
valve, and the crew went the farthest from earth we have ever gone. I think this is a good motto
because it shows the planned purpose of the mission: science. Although this did not happen,
It was a nice touch.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apollo_13
Grant Williams