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The traditional seal of MIT has been restyled to fit our class. Bold
lettering atop the seal side illustrates the major role MIT plays in our
lives. The scholar is turning the page of a book, signifying the beginning
of the new millenium and our unwritten future. His umbrella represents the
paradox of a dry campus constantly bombarded with rain showers. Standing
proudly, the blacksmith crushes eight leaves of ivy, representing our
distinction from the Ivy League. The men lean on a podium disguised as a
fire hydrant reminding us that getting an education from MIT is like taking
a drink from a fire hose. The flame rising from the Lamp of Knowledge
contains our class year. The Mens et Manus ribbon has been embellished to
form a film reel to recognize the prominence of MIT in films over the past
year. The stylized hands hold a book representing our academic efforts,
while presenting the key to our promising future. The hands also serve as
the eyebrows to an owl that reminds us of the wisdom gained through many
long nights awake.
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