HTHS Coat of Arms

THE CHIEF: The anvil and hammer are symbolic of John Haddon, a blacksmith.  Haddon Township derived its name from this man.

THE FESSE: The lion passant is indicative of the fact that Haddon Township (first known as Newton Township) was originally part of Gloucester County.  The Duke of Gloucester bears the lion passant from the Royal Arms of England, as part of his arms.  The elephant head is indicative of Camden County, the head taken from the the Arms of the Marquis Camden.  During the change in county area, Haddon Township became part of Camden County, as did the surrounding communities.

THE BASE: An open book and a torch are symbolic of the educational values of a new school.  These charges are positioned so as they provide a firm base, or foundation, for education.

THE CREST: The phoenix bird rising from the flames to live again symbolizes how this new school had risen due to the need for better educational facilities.  The students of the township now have their own school instead of having to depend on the surrounding high schools.  The classic mantling represents the protective cloak the education provides the students.

MOTTO RIBBON: The ribbon boldly proclaims the school name: HADDON TOWNSHIP.