The Official Texas Tech Class Ring

THe RING DESIGN WILL FOREVER BE THE SAME

The University President, Dr. Guy Bailey, will present rings to students at the Fall 2009 Official Ring Ceremonies to take place November 9th and 10th. Professor Robert Wernsman, instructor in the College of Mass Communications, and Michael McKinin, President of the Student Alumni Board, will read the names.

Dr. Bailey will present rings to students on November 9th, while Wernsman will read the names. Dr. Bailey will present rings on November 10th, while McKinin will read the names.

Since 1999, Texas Tech has had one universal symbol of academic achievement - the Official Texas Tech Class Ring. The single ring is a tradition revived from the 1950s. This ring evokes special memories of the occasions and traditions of Texas Tech - the "Fight Song" sung at the stadium with the Masked Rider going hell-bent for leather along the sidelines and the Raider Red giving fans the "Guns Up" and firing his guns, as well as the unforgettable images created during the Carol of Lights where the red, white and gold holiday lights cast their spell over the campus. The ring is a symbolic, continuous link with classmates, friends and generations of alumni.

Our unique ring design is copyrighted to protect it from duplication. The ring is reserved exclusively for individuals who have successfully met the university’s standards. Designed by a group of Texas Tech students, alumni and administrators, the ring will remain unchanged into the university’s future. As a symbol of Texas Tech tradition, it is instantly recognizable - a tangible connection for those who are graduating, while the visual continuity will generate an exclusive link with graduates in years to come.

Students will receive their ring on nights designated specifically for their colleges.

Monday, Nov. 9

• College of Arts & Sciences
• College of Mass Communications
• College of Agriculture Sciences & Natural Resources
• Edward E. Whitacre Jr. College of Engineering
• University Studies

Tuesday, Nov. 10

• College of Architecture
• Rawls College of Business Administration
• College of Visual & Performing Arts
• College of Education
• College of Human Scienes

Those able to wear the ring proudly state to others, "I am a person of honor, a Texas Tech graduate - a Red Raider for Life!" For the graduates and their peers, it holds a whole world of meaning.

For more information, contact Mandy Wiley at (806) 742-3641.