Class ring

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An average high school class ring by Jostens compared to a quarter. It is made of 10 karat white gold and has a satin finish.
An average high school class ring by Jostens compared to a quarter. It is made of 10 karat white gold and has a satin finish.

A class ring (also known as a graduate, senior, or junior ring) is a ring worn by students and alumni to commemorate their graduation, generally from a high school, college, or university.

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[edit] History

The United States Military Academy began the tradition of class rings in 1835.
The United States Military Academy began the tradition of class rings in 1835.

The tradition of class rings originated with the class of 1835 at the United States Military Academy at West Point.[1]

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[edit] How to wear

According to the Complete Book of Etiquette by Amy Vanderbilt, the ring should always be worn so that the insignia faces the wearer when his or her arm is outstretched.[2]

[edit] See also

[edit] References

  1. ^ Ring melt ceremony bonds past wit the future, United States Military Academy
  2. ^ Complete Book of Etiquette, Amy Vanderbilt, p. 156