Per aspera ad astra is Latin for Through hardship to the stars.
This motto refers not only to the pioneering spirit of the early settlers, but also the difficult times Kansas went through before becoming a state.
According to House Bill 2532, the Kansas state motto is ad astra per aspera. This means "to the stars through difficulties". This is based on the 7 year struggle to make Kansas the 34th star on the United States Flag.
It used to be the "Wheat State" and now uses "The Land of Ahs" in reference to the Wizard of OZ.
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The motto of Wichita State University is 'Thinkers, Doers, Movers and Shockers'.
Bethel College - Kansas -'s motto is 'Other foundation can no man lay than that is laid, which is Jesus Christ.'.
Miami Fire Department's motto is 'Excellence through Service'.
The Kansas official motto is Latin. The motto is "Ad astra per aspera". It means "To the stars through difficulties".
Kansas State University's motto is 'Rule by Obeying Nature's Laws'.
The motto of Kansas City Public Schools is 'Where Achievement Is The Standard'.
The Kansas state motto was adopted in 1861, and is written in Latin. It's "Ad astra per aspera." or "To the stars with difficulty."
The motto of Oak Park High School - Kansas City - is 'Blue on Blue'.
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North Kansas City High School's motto is 'Purple Pride Equals Golden Rewards'.
The motto of Oak Park High School - Kansas City - is 'Through & Through'.
Lawrence, Kansas has a population of 89,512. The city was founded in 1854 and its motto is, 'From Ashes to Immortality.'
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"Ad Astra Per Aspera (To the Stars Through Difficulties)"
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