Scholarship Dinner and Presentation 2023
Scholarships in Honor of
Nancy Cometa and Darrell Marchioretto
Scholarship Endowments
Casa Italia Board of Directors and
Journey to Wellness & Balance
La Corona di Alloro per la Laurea is presented to our Scholarship recipients bridging the laureate experience between Italia and SADIA
The bay laurel leaf has always been a symbol of triumph and victory. The word "laureate", "poet laureate" refers to the laurel leaf. Dating back to the renaissance period, the poet Dante can be often seen as wearing the laurel wreath on his head. The poet Petrarca also wore the laurel wreath and it is often said by scholars that his inspirational muse, "Laura" could have been the "laurea" as he self-proclaimed his own writings as a scholarly and triumphant poet.
In Italy the wreath is given to a student earning his/her University degree. The terms "laureato and laureata" refers to any student who has graduated. The tradition originated at the University of Padova and has spread to all Italian Universities over the last two centuries.
The Corona di Alloro per la Laurea, as it is known in Italy, is quite significant. It is made by hand using the freshest, green bay laurel leaves. The green signifies the future of the graduates. The red symbolizes courage, leadership, and confidence. It has conveyed honor and prestige to graduates for centuries. The red berries symbolize achievement, success, and glory.
