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