Class rings remain tradition for sophomores

Published: January 30, 2010

The four month long journey for the sophomores to get their class rings began on Jan. 28 as sophomore English classes went to the auditorium to be first introduced to this high school memory.

“They [class rings] are very important because everyone has something different, and they last forever,” sophomore class vice president Katy Friedlein said.

The tradition of class rings has been around for 162 years but has consequently went through a great deal of changes in that time. When they first were introduced, all classmates wore the same ring, but as time progressed there are now hundreds of options to choose from.

“Every year rings are updated, and new styles are added based on student input,” Herff Jones Representative Jeff Rodenberg said.

In addition to class officers, Rodenberg has spoken with students and parents about the importance and meaning of class rings.

“They’re a special way of helping you remember high school while showing commitment to your education,” Rodenberg said.

Rodenberg also explains how class rings can represent students’ hobbies, extracurricular activities, and even their achievements in high school.

“They [class rings] are unique symbols of pride, class unity, and school recognition,” Rodenberg said. “Class rings are the most universal and visible symbols of graduation.”

The sophomores will receive their rings on May 18 at a ceremony in the commons. This high school experience is something Diane Fingers, sophomore class sponsor, greatly supports.

“It’s one thing that you can have on you at all times, and it brings back all those great memories of high school,” Fingers said. “It’s really all about you.”

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