Juniors partook in the pinnacle of Calvert Hall traditions in receiving their rings.
Calvert Hall has a tradition that has lasted throughout generations of junior classes. The junior rings are a huge part of Calvert Hall tradition. You can see many alumni that are still wearing their rings proudly, able to reminisce about their time here at Calvert Hall. The junior class recently received their class rings, symbols of how far they have come since becoming freshmen, and proof that they are now upperclassmen.
During their sophomore year, they had the chance to purchase one of four different class rings. They could choose from Duralite, Auralite, Sterling Silver, and 10-karat gold. The prices ranged from about 100 dollars to around 500 dollars, depending on the quality of the ring. They paid for it last year and had it sized this year, receiving them at a special ceremony solely for junior rings.
The Junior Ring Ceremony was held on Oct 16 at 6pm and lasted 2 hours. It started of with a speech by Mr. Heidrick. This was followed by the students receiving their rings. The ceremony was led by the administration of Calvert Hall. This ceremony added to the feeling of maturity and showed to families and alumni just how much Calvert Hall values their students. According to Junior John Mirarchi, who received a ring and attended the ring ceremony, “It symbolizes our position as an upperclassman.”
The Ring Ceremony was followed by the Ring Dance. The Ring Dance was held on October 20 from 8pm to 11pm. All juniors at Calvert Hall could attend, regardless of whether they received a ring.. The dance was also organized by the administration and student council. They hired a DJ that played music throughout the evening and had Sage Dining Services cater the event. The dance was filled with Calvert Hall students and their dates, dancing and having a good time. The students relished the chance to show off their new rings.
These rings were, depending on the type, gold or silver colored. They had a large gem implanted into the face of the ring, which rose about 2mm off the finger. “Class of 2019” was engraved on the front of the ring, along with the name of the student who purchased the ring on the inside of the ring. This was done to dissuade theft of the ring and assure the ring would be able to be identified if lost.
The Junior Rings, Ring Ceremony, and Dance were able to express to those in and out of Calvert Hall that we are a brotherhood throughout the generations, between alumni and students. The Rings will surely be a reminder of time spent at Calvert Hall long after their time at school has ended.