The Muffles Logo
The Muffles College logo, which is meant for official use by both Muffles College High School and Muffles Junior College, consists of the following features with their accompanying descriptions:
The Cross on the Upper Left
This white Maltese cross set against a gold colored background represents the Christian aspect of the education that Muffles College offers. It is a design first appearing in an original Mercy shield. Fashioned by the Knights of St. John, it indicated the special service of the Order of Mercy to the sick in hospitals.
The Diagonal Lines on the Upper Right
These five black diagonal lines set against a white background document that Muffles College was founded by the Jesuit Community in Belize in 1953. These diagonal lines are taken from the family coat of arms of Ignatius of Loyola and have been adapted as a symbol of the Jesuits.
The Vertical Lines on the Lower Left
These four black vertical lines set against a white background document that, given a nationwide shortage of priests, Muffles College came under the auspices of the Sisters of Mercy in 1967. These vertical lines are also taken from an original Mercy shield featuring four red lines set against a gold background. Dating back to a 12th century ritual, the red lines represent a reward for courage and success. Dipping his fingers in the blood which still flowed from the wounds of a gallant warrior, the king drew them down the warrior’s gold shield. The diagonal lines and the vertical lines together depict the Muffles College transition from Jesuit to Mercy sponsorship.
The Book on the Lower Right
This white book illustrated in open form and set against a gold background represents the school’s focus on relevant and meaningful education.
The Green Vertical Stripes
in the Center These three green vertical stripes with black ticks at intervals represent sugar cane which depicts the school’s location, Orange Walk Town, the sugar belt of Belize.
The Green Horizontal Studs in the Center
These two rows of seven green studs represent the jade gemstones that were highly valued by the Mayas who heavily inhabited the Orange Walk District. One row depicts the seven corporal works of Mercy, namely, feed the hungry, give drink to the thirsty, clothe the naked, shelter the homeless, visit the sick, visit the imprisoned, and bury the dead. The other row represents the spiritual works of Mercy, namely, convert the sinner, instruct the ignorant, counsel the doubtful, comfort the sorrowful, bear wrongs patiently, forgive injuries, and praying for the living and the dead.
The Shape of the Logo
The shape of the logo is a shield which is the shape that has become familiar over the years.
The Color Codes
The non-neutral colors of the logo are green and gold. The technical code for the green color is Pantone 356 and the technical code for the gold color is Pantone 7408.
Accompanying Texts
When used by Muffles College High School, the logo will be accompanied at the top, in semicircular form, by the text “Muffles College.” When used by Muffles Junior College, the logo will be accompanied at the top, in semi-circular form, by the text “Muffles Junior College.” In all instances, the logo will be accompanied at the bottom, in semi-circular form, by the text “Making Christian Education Meaningful” which is the school’s motto.