Class rings hold more meaning to some than others; junior Kaden Crow was one to say they were worth it. Everything on Crow’s ring had meaning that might be missed by anyone else. All the metaphorical pieces had equally deep meanings. Some of the meaning represented time.
Crow played hockey for an AAA team in Little Rock. Their first game was scheduled for the October 4.
“I got the number six on my ring because that’s my jersey number for the hockey team,” Crow said.
Crow was hoping that playing for this team could open opportunities to play on a college level.
“The team’s name is the Little Rock Aces Hockey Association,” Crow said.
The ring itself was silver-colored, with a red underlayer that highlighted the carvings. This customization added to the price of the ring.
“The ring cost somewhere between 500 and 700 dollars,” Crow said. “It was so expensive because of all the customization I got.”
Crow’s Christianity was evident in the ring’s decor as well; he was happy to mention the reason this was on the ring.
“On the inside of the ring, it says my name and Follow God,” Crow said. “I’m a big believer and follower of God.”
There was also a quote on the outside of the ring, which held deep meaning to Crow. Crow’s dad had passed away, having been sick for a while.
“Right here it says Born For Greatness, ” Crow said. “My dad was sick, and I think he knew he didn’t have too much longer.”
Crow had a deep sense of pride in the design behind his class ring. Crow’s ring represented a lot more than just high school.
“My dad wanted me to do the best in everything I do,” Crow said. “I put it on my ring as a kind of reminder to myself to always work hard.”
While Crow deeply appreciated class rings, other students weren’t as fond of them. Junior Jonathan Valentine was one of the less passionate students when it came to the rings.
“I really don’t see the point in getting one,” Valentine said. “I probably wouldn’t even get one if they were giving them out for free.”
While some didn’t see the point in getting one, others found the price too high for a high school student. Junior Christopher Vacker couldn’t gather enough funds to buy a ring.
“I’m not getting a senior ring because I can’t afford it,” Vacker said. “I would get one if they were free, but they’re just too expensive.”
Junior Alex Brady hadn’t heard anything positive about the class rings, only negative.
“I’m not buying a super expensive ring,” Brady said.
Brady would rather have spent the money elsewhere, maybe at a jewelry store.
“All the ring does is say when I’m graduating,” Brady said. “It’s just a silver ring.”
Cabot High School had many options when it came to the customization of class rings. Students could order rings during their time at the high school and they could customize anything from the color of their ring to the material it was made from. Carvings on the interior and exterior, words etched onto the metal, the possibilities of customization were endless.
“Yeah, if I could get a ring, I would because they seem pretty cool,” Vacker said.
