Class Ring
Students have the option of getting their school ring in silver, gold, or white gold with a square garnet stone. On one side is engraved the graduating year of the student over a lion, the school's mascot; the other side has the school's name over a small castle. Students have their names or initials engraved on the inside of the ring. The Maryvale ring is received in December of junior year, in conjunction with the holy day of the Immaculate Conception of Mary. A common tradition among students is to have their ring "turned" a certain number of times between receiving it at the Ring Ceremony and attending the Junior Ring Dance. For example, a student in the class of 2011 would have their ring turned 111 times, symbolizing their affiliation with their class.
Read more about this topic: Maryvale Preparatory School, School Traditions
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