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what else are you gonna give to your girl when you decide to go steady?
Wearing a class ring
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what else are you gonna give to your girl when you decide to go steady?
whatsinaname
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Is wearing a class ring that much different from people wearing hoodies/t-shirts with their college's name printed on it? (I see college hoodies everywhere).
Zoe
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About $1450 different.
About 30x as expensive, it seems. So, yes.
Well, instead of a normal piece of clothing that's 30 bucks, it's a 1000 dollar piece of gaudy jewellery.
No, they weren't all happy days. Like the time Pinky Tuscadero crashed her motorcycle, or the night I lost all my money to those card sharks and my dad Tom Bosley had to get it back.
Tornado Condor
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I don't know what it's like for other schools, but A&M does NOT mess around with their class ring stuff. It's not just a ring or an accessory, it's an ingrained part of student life. It's part of your identity as a student. I don't know a single person to have graduated without their ring and all the people I know who have one wear it even after graduation to their jobs. It signifies you're a part of the Aggie Network. If you get caught cheating at this school, one of the consequences is being ineligible to get an Aggie Ring and it's considered very shameful. It is a deeply-rooted part of the Aggie culture here at A&M. There are traditions associated with your ring (people who get their rings do a "ring dunk"), the ring stands for the highest code of ethics and honor, etc. It's something every senior does pretty much. Thousands of families come into town on ring weekend to celebrate their relative reaching their final year at A&M and earning their ring. People usually take their picture by the giant ring when they pick it up:
There are even scholarships you can get to afford your ring if you don't have the money. It's that big of a deal to A&M students.
Aggies taking pictures on Ring Day with the traditional "Gig 'Em" thumbs up pose and their new rings:
Aggie Ring Dunk:
I don't even have my ring yet although I'm a senior (getting it next semester hopefully since I couldn't afford it this semester and didn't try to get a scholarship) but whether I like it or not I'm basically required to be a part of this ritual lol.
LOL. what a bunch of tools.
depths20XX
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What's an aggie? Whats a gig 'em? Does Jostons own that college or something?
whatsinaname
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While the topic did get diverted by the $1500 price tag, OP's initial question seemed to be about wearing it in public.
Balfour
Where else are you gonna wear it, in the shower exclusively?
sixteen-bit
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nah, $1.5K
Kitsunebaby
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I didn't even know class rings were still offered. They generally look pretty hideous to me, so I'd never buy one.
They don't really seem enraged. Appalled seems more appropriate. Personally, I think it's somewhat pathetic.
I think I wore my ring for about a week before it went into a drawer where I assume it still lives. Not only am I not a ring person, I'm not a gaudy jewelry person and 99% of these rings are definitely that. Waste of money for me, but hey everyone was doing it, and following the herd is what college was all about.
BertramCooper
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To be fair, Aggies' ring obsession isn't nearly as sad and strange as their fight song.
I don't know what it's like for other schools, but A&M does NOT mess around with their class ring stuff. It's not just a ring or an accessory, it's an ingrained part of student life. It's part of your identity as a student. I don't know a single person to have graduated without their ring and all the people I know who have one wear it even after graduation to their jobs. It signifies you're a part of the Aggie Network. If you get caught cheating at this school, one of the consequences is being ineligible to get an Aggie Ring and it's considered very shameful. It is a deeply-rooted part of the Aggie culture here at A&M. There are traditions associated with your ring (people who get their rings do a "ring dunk"), the ring stands for the highest code of ethics and honor, etc. It's something every senior does pretty much. Thousands of families come into town on ring weekend to celebrate their relative reaching their final year at A&M and earning their ring. People usually take their picture by the giant ring when they pick it up:
There are even scholarships you can get to afford your ring if you don't have the money. It's that big of a deal to A&M students.
Aggies taking pictures on Ring Day with the traditional "Gig 'Em" thumbs up pose and their new rings:
Aggie Ring Dunk:
I don't even have my ring yet although I'm a senior (getting it next semester hopefully since I couldn't afford it this semester and didn't try to get a scholarship) but whether I like it or not I'm basically required to be a part of this ritual lol.
holy shit that's creepily lame
ThLunarian
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A long time ago, I put my high school class ring on my keychain, and it's stayed there ever since. It's too gawdy to wear (and also too small now), but it suits me just fine with my keys.
Also, I paid maybe 50 dollars for mine. F that $1500 noise.
Also, I paid maybe 50 dollars for mine. F that $1500 noise.
True, but my town has one high school.
Additionally I graduated 23 years ago, so times are a bit different.
JaseMath
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School pride is one thing, but this is just stupid.I don't know what it's like for other schools, but A&M does NOT mess around with their class ring stuff. It's not just a ring or an accessory, it's an ingrained part of student life. It's part of your identity as a student. I don't know a single person to have graduated without their ring and all the people I know who have one wear it even after graduation to their jobs. It signifies you're a part of the Aggie Network. If you get caught cheating at this school, one of the consequences is being ineligible to get an Aggie Ring and it's considered very shameful. It is a deeply-rooted part of the Aggie culture here at A&M. There are traditions associated with your ring (people who get their rings do a "ring dunk"), the ring stands for the highest code of ethics and honor, etc. It's something every senior does pretty much. Thousands of families come into town on ring weekend to celebrate their relative reaching their final year at A&M and earning their ring. People usually take their picture by the giant ring when they pick it up:
There are even scholarships you can get to afford your ring if you don't have the money. It's that big of a deal to A&M students.
Aggies taking pictures on Ring Day with the traditional "Gig 'Em" thumbs up pose and their new rings:
Aggie Ring Dunk:
I don't even have my ring yet although I'm a senior (getting it next semester hopefully since I couldn't afford it this semester and didn't try to get a scholarship) but whether I like it or not I'm basically required to be a part of this ritual lol.
Class rings are like letter jackets. You're never going to wear them after the fact, but possibly nice to refresh some memories if you manage not to lose it. There are a lot more affordable, and better ways to do this though....like looking through some old pictures or talking with friends. I can only imagine Jostens makes money hand over fist so I figure the class ring business is all a racket, especially high school rings.
friskykillface
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$1500 though 0_o
thats nuts, if anything i should be given a class ring for free for all the money i spent going to that school
thats nuts, if anything i should be given a class ring for free for all the money i spent going to that school
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Deleted member 102362
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If it's something you enjoy wearing, by all means, go for it. If not, I'd try to figure out how to get that $1,500 back.
I made a point of skipping all class rings. I don't need a reminder of my student debt wrapped around my finger.
GungHo
Single-handedly caused Exxon-Mobil to sue FOX, start World War 3
I will say, though... class rings are good for child discipline. They sell similar rings to people in the military.
My dad would turn his around to where the jewel would face to the inside of his hand. And then he'd whap us on the top of the head with it. Really got the point across without needing to actually beat the shit out of us.
My dad would turn his around to where the jewel would face to the inside of his hand. And then he'd whap us on the top of the head with it. Really got the point across without needing to actually beat the shit out of us.
School pride is pretty stupid too.
perfectchaos007
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I graduated from UT and didn't buy one. Fortunately my school doesn't expect all of their alumni to visibly show the world school pride through a $500 plus ring. If you don't get a ring at A&M, you don't get a ring dunk ceremony, and are therefor not a part of the culture. its baffling to watch two aggy alums noticing eachothers ring while walking in public, like they are lost members of the justice league. "aggy ring power activate. WHOOOOOP!" its disgusting
Selflessly donated by the ring-designing company, I bet.
They're laughing all the way to the bank.
Ken Masters
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wearing a class ring? no way in hell I would ever do that and I love my high school
they should send me 20K ring for all I've done for my HS
they should send me 20K ring for all I've done for my HS
For whatever reason, I thought these just existed in film parodies and comedies. I can't imagine dropping that kind of money on a ring for an institution you're gonna forget about a couple of years into your career.
I honesty don't mean disrespect. I just think it's a foolish amount of money to spend given you're not even sure you're gonna wear it.
Edit- woah woah woah. This is for HIGH SCHOOL? Not even college/uni? What in the world....
I honesty don't mean disrespect. I just think it's a foolish amount of money to spend given you're not even sure you're gonna wear it.
Edit- woah woah woah. This is for HIGH SCHOOL? Not even college/uni? What in the world....
Young Playa's gotta have swag.
GungHo
Single-handedly caused Exxon-Mobil to sue FOX, start World War 3
Then again... I've seen Texas EX bumper sticker-bedazzled trucks circle each other in an attempt to start up a conversation in a parking lot like they're two dogs sniffing each other's asses in preparation for mating. Everyone's got their shame.
Oh come on now... Texas Exes have their quirks surely!
perfectchaos007
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To a healthy standard like most other universities
FUBAR McDangles
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I used to work at the place that makes most of these rings(Jostens, mentioned on the 1st page).
They also do a lot of sports championship rings. I worked in shipping and had a few replica rings worth between $200-$2000 come through my line and they were pretty darn awesome.
I never got a high school ring but might get a college one.
They also do a lot of sports championship rings. I worked in shipping and had a few replica rings worth between $200-$2000 come through my line and they were pretty darn awesome.
I never got a high school ring but might get a college one.
BertramCooper
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It's more of a 'Murica thing.
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