Tassel caps

Tassel caps

The tassel cap system is a tradition unique to Taaibos which was first introduced in 1983. The tassel is a symbol of loyal residentship, awarded to individuals who have contributed to Taaibos Residence; as a dwelling where people can develop and express themselves within the living and learning environment. Every Taaibosser receives a navy cap with a white emblem of Rokkit on it. The House Committee's caps have a gold emblem on them. A Taaibosser is thus easily identifiable at any formal function or meeting. For every achievement or committee served on, the house member will receive a tassel with a specific colour. The tassels can then be worn with pride on the cap.

AWARDING OF CAPS:

Navy Cap with White emblem
This will be awarded to every house member.

Navy Cap with Gold emblem
Awarded to house committee members and honorary members of Taaibos Residence.

Red Cap
Awarded to the chairman, the first of which was awarded to Coen Bothma 2005/2006

AWARDING OF SMALL TASSELS:
White
Awarded to every house member for every year resident in Taaibos.

Green
Awarded for service and achievement. House members who served on the committees of the HK.

Red
Awarded for outstanding service and achievement.

Blue
“Academic Tassel”
Awarded for Academic excellence 

Sea-green
“Festive year tassel”
Awarded every festival year

Silver
Awarded to the new executive house committee members, as well as outstanding sport and cultural achievers.

Gold
Awarded to the Chairman’s committee of the executive house committee.

 
AWARDING OF BIG TASSELS

Big Silver
Awarded to the newly elected chairman of Taaibos Residence 

Big White
“oumanstassel”
Awarded to house members who are resident in Taaibos for the 7^th year 

Big Gold
Awarded to the newly appointed House Father 

Big Pink
Awarded to any women, who due to exceptional achievement on any social level,has risen above her peers.

Big Purple
In celebration of the new millennium, this once-off special tassel was awarded to all house members in the year 2000