Our Flag and Motto

History of Spring Lake’s Flag and Motto

On January 23, 1978,  Spring Lake’s Mayor Hobson and the Board of Alderman heard from the Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce an initiative to sponsor a student contest for the establishment of a town flag and motto.  The contest would involve drawings and slogans to be judged by the Chamber.  The ultimate decision over the flag’s content, appearance and logo, would be made by the Board of Alderman.  The Board concurred, embracing this as an opportunity to spark interest in our local government and to expand participation by our youth in municipal affairs.

We can imagine the excitement this contest generated, and the challenges that the Chamber must have faced in narrowing student submissions down to the One which would garner local interest, capturing the town’s spirit and hope of the future.

Marvin Mauldin, Spring Lake Chamber of Commerce appeared before the Mayor and Alderman on June 12, 1978, to present the results of the student contest.   Mr. Mauldin described the Flag and Motto as a composite of three student drawings, which were derived from the submissions of these students:  Patty Adams, Jay Byrd, and Juantia Yarnell.   The motto heard by the Board was, “Unity for Prosperity,” and was an instant hit.  The source of the motto is unclear, but has been attributed to the inspiration and effort of those Students, Faculty and Chamber Members that participated in the contest. 

The Town Flag and Motto, survives today and is a testament to the vision that those students demonstrated and the wisdom of the Adults which adopted what is today a continuing example of local pride, and continuing commitment of collaboration for the pursuit of prosperity by all those that congregate in our proximity, where truly there is,

Unity for Prosperity,