Symbolism In Mawr's 'Dayseye'

Being a part of Dayseye means the world to me. Throughout elementary and middle school, I was very involved in music related activities from playing orff instruments to being in clubs where we would learn about Broadway music. So when I first saw Dayseye perform, I knew that this was where I wanted to be one day. As mentioned in Bryn Mawr’s newsletters from 1981 and 1982, a lot of pride can come from being in Dayseye. Every part of the name is symbolic. Many would guess that Bryn Mawr’s symbol, the daisy would represent just innocence and youth, but it is more than that. It comes from the Old English dægesege, from dæges eage "day's eye," since the daisy would rise with the sun and follow it through the day. In other interpretations, the daisy can symbolize a miniature version of the sun since some suggest …show more content…
Bishop stressed versatility with the songs they worked on. They didn’t want to be tied down to a certain musical style. So, their repertoire ranged from “barbershop to folk songs to 50’s-type popular music.” At first, it is possible that none of them thought they would be asked to perform at events and that they would remain a casual singing group, but due to their enthusiasm and energy, they were able to make a bold statement. All of these young women were able to resemble the daisy flower. In Roman mythology through various stories, the daisy represents transformation and resilience. Along with those meanings, as a sun symbol, the daisy can represent energy, clarity, truth, and cheer. In addition, some of its astrological meanings involve patience, persistence, and quiet strength. When I think about these qualities, I can see myself in the daisy. I value persistence especially when it comes to finding clarity in something. I also believe that if you truly want something or have the passion for it, you should be resilient in order to accomplish your