The Avalon School - Washington House

a symbol of friendship and unity

Though not from Maryland himself, George Washington had close ties with some prominent Maryland families, including the Carrolls, which contributed to the formation of the character that so formed the nation itself. His friendship with John Carroll was demonstrated on a number of very public occasions and, in light of their quite distinct backgrounds, can perhaps be seen as a symbol of the new unity which both men were helping to forge out of the former colonies. Washington's influence on all of the newly united States, in any case, can hardly be overstated, and his decision to place the new Nation's Capital on land given by both Virginia and Maryland has only further underlined the influence that he had and continues to have on the State of Maryland.

In his honor, then, Avalon's Washington House bears on its arms both the Sword (to represent strong and stalwart leadership in battle), and the Right Hand (for open, sincere, and just rule in peace), emblazoned on its distinct color of SILVER (betokening purity and justice).