According to European custom, these hayfields were often called "mowings" by the early settlers. A "high mowing" referred to a hilltop field, regarded as a perfect name for a school with high ambitions for its students.
In the context of European settlement, these fields were commonly referred to as "mowings" by the early settlers. The term "high mowing" aptly described a hilltop area, making it a fitting title for a school striving for excellence in its students.