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ANATOMY OF THE CREST
The Spring Hill College crest gives insight into the history of the College in symbols and is a key element of the College’s logo.
The indented or waved pattern in the upper left recalls a carpenter’s saw. The waves also represent the name of the College in suggesting springs of water and allude as well to the founder, Bishop Michael Portier, who insisted that his location have both elevation and water and thus chose a beautiful, heavily wooded tract of land high above Mobile in a section aptly named Spring Hill.
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The founding date, 1830, appears at the very top.
The Greek letters Iota, Eta (crossed) and Sigma constitute the insignia of the Society of Jesus.
The inverted chevron in the center recalls a carpenter’s square in reference to St. Joseph’s craft, since he is the patron saint of the College.
The color purple has at least three meanings. It has been used widely in British heraldry. It is also a symbol of justice and sovereign majesty and is associated with royalty. In addition, purple is a liturgical color related to Advent.
meanings. First, it represents St. Joseph, whose since the College is French both in its founder, Bishop Portier, and in the original group of de-lis is also associated with the Holy Trinity.
