The Sorting Letters

So, I know this is going to sound totally Harry Potter, but actually it’s a British tradition.

We had a college this past Sunday (August 31) where we learned about and signed up for student activities. We also had to get our picture taken for our student ID’s. While getting our pictures taken we were sorted into “houses.” These said houses are teams that compete against each other during the semester doing various activities. The first place winners will win the cup, “trophy” and have its house ribbons tied to it. The house to come in last place is rewarded with a wooden spoon with its house ribbons tied to it. There is no real materialistic prize, but more a spiritualist prize. This tradition was created to help students show school spirit, be more engaged with their school traditions and history, and to reach out from your normal confer t zone and make new friends. – According  to Dr. Kingsley the school principal.

Below are the houses that we were sorted into. The equal sing next to the houses represent the houses to those of Harry Potter. (I am a Gregory, AKA, Gryffindor for all of you Harry Potter fans). 

Pegasus = Huffelpuff

The house of Pegasus (named after the insignia of the British Airborne Division) is on filled with romance, both in world and deed. They will sacrifice themselves for the good of a country or a greater goal. They are also light on their feet, so be wary of their winged quickness.

Mercia = Ravenclaw

Mercians (named after the Ango-Saxon Kingdom of Mercia) are known for their honesty and ability to adapt. They are most comfortable in autumn, the very season of change. Do no forsake their honesty though, for like their double-headed Eagle they can defend themselves quite well.

Newton = Slytherin

Known for their war cry, Newton (Named after Isaac Newton) is not a house to be tempered with. With exceptional war strategy and keen interest in science, Newtonians can muddle through almost any situation. They can be misunderstood, but are highly intelligent.

Gregory = Gryffindor

Gregory (Named after Gregory Gregory the original owner of Harlaxton Manor) and perhaps the most widespread interests: they can be scientists, artists, or diplomats. The ability to be many things at once can sometimes get them lost. However, those of Gregory are fierce and can find, or fight, their own way out of the darkness.