Selecting the perfect school colors for Hartnell University started by eliminating certain ones. Green and white, the colors of Michigan State University (Dr. Hartnell's alma mater), couldn't be used for obvious reasons. Cardinal and gold, the colors of Westerville North High School (which houses Hartnell University), were briefly considered before being abandoned because of the potential for confusion among the two schools' athletic departments. Likewise, red, black, and silver were axed because of conflicts with the other two local high schools. In the end, battle-blue (a shade of blue that, in certain lighting, can appear viking-purple) and white were chosen because of the strong attributes and psychological impact these colors have.
BATTLE-BLUE: This color is one of trust, honesty, and loyalty. Battle-blue is reliable and responsible and exhibits an inner security and confidence. You can rely on it to take control and do the right thing. Because it often doubles as deep purple, battle-blue is the color of the humanitarian, using its better judgment to do good for others. Battle-blue is also nostalgic. It is a color that relates everything in the present and the future to experiences in the past. Students at Hartnell University will make deep connections to their past in an effort to forge relationships with their classmates, their school, and their community. This connectivity will foster a genuine desire to make their community a better place.
WHITE: This color symbolizes new beginnings and wiping the slate clean. It is the blank canvas waiting to be written upon. White contains an equal balance of all the colors of the spectrum, representing all aspects (both positive and negative) of all colors. Its basic feature is equality, implying fairness and impartiality, neutrality and independence. White is totally reflective, awakening openness, growth and creativity. Students get a "fresh start" at Hartnell University. They are welcomed without hesitation and encouraged to use their time here to try new things and to truly find themselves.
BATTLE-BLUE: This color is one of trust, honesty, and loyalty. Battle-blue is reliable and responsible and exhibits an inner security and confidence. You can rely on it to take control and do the right thing. Because it often doubles as deep purple, battle-blue is the color of the humanitarian, using its better judgment to do good for others. Battle-blue is also nostalgic. It is a color that relates everything in the present and the future to experiences in the past. Students at Hartnell University will make deep connections to their past in an effort to forge relationships with their classmates, their school, and their community. This connectivity will foster a genuine desire to make their community a better place.
WHITE: This color symbolizes new beginnings and wiping the slate clean. It is the blank canvas waiting to be written upon. White contains an equal balance of all the colors of the spectrum, representing all aspects (both positive and negative) of all colors. Its basic feature is equality, implying fairness and impartiality, neutrality and independence. White is totally reflective, awakening openness, growth and creativity. Students get a "fresh start" at Hartnell University. They are welcomed without hesitation and encouraged to use their time here to try new things and to truly find themselves.