The Holton Crest 

At the top of the crest, the lamp symbolizes the light cast by knowledge.  

The orb signifies a guild, which from the old meaning of the word is a group that comes together for a purpose. Thus, the three orbs symbolize the three groups of students at Holton -- Upper, Middle, and Lower Schools -- who come together to learn how to learn, to develop character, and to provide service to community. 

The bay tree branch symbolizes youth. The open book symbolizes the teacher’s role in imparting knowledge and the staff’s role in supporting the educational process. 

The banner Inveniam viam aut faciam is the underpinning of the crest. The Latin phrase, the school’s motto, means “I will find a way or make one.”