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 On
April 5, 1968, the University's official emblem was unveiled: Pegasus,
the winged horse of Greek mythology, was chosen for the seal. Dr.
Millican explained that the Pegasus design was chosen "because
it so completely spans the centuries. It is as old as Asia Minor itself,
where the myth was supposed to have originated, and as futuristic
as tomorrow's space exploration."
Pegasus, it was explained, as the mythological
winged horse of the muses, carried their hopes, inspirations, and
their poetry to the skies. The great horse belonged to Minerva, the
goddess who watched over heroes and gave wisdom and skill to all those
who truly wished it.
The seal also tied in with FTU's theme
of "reach for the stars." The seal showed Pegasus with a
single star, depicting the ultimate goal. The theme "reach for
the stars" was an admonition and a challenge to today's young
people to strive for the outer limits of their abilities. (Source:
Accent on the Individual: The First Twelve Years of Florida Technological
University.)
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The Seal of Florida Technological University
The seal of Florida Technological University
features PEGASUS, the famous winged horse from the days of Greek mythology
and earlier.
PEGASUS was the mythological winged
horse of the muses. He carried their hopes, their inspirations, and
their poetry to the skies. The great horse belonged to Minerva, the
grey-eyed goddess who watched over heroes and gave wisdom and skill
to all those who truly wished it.
The PEGASUS design was chosen because
it so completely spans the centuries. It is at least as old as Asia
Minor itself, from which the myth of PEGASUS is thought to have originated;
as futuristic as tomorrow's space exploration in our solar system
and into the universe beyond. This seal design bridges the gap between
the humanities and space technology.
The motto, "Reach for the Stars,"
is a challenge to today's young people to strive for the outer limits
of their abilities. (Source: Student
Handbook 1968-69 - Florida Technological University, Orlando, Florida.)
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