Smiles, tears and “whooshes” of joy abounded as nearly 100 students received their class rings at the UT Dallas ring ceremony last week.
The rings serve as a tangible reminder of the bond between alumni and the University that shaped their futures.
Held on the eve of commencement, the ring ceremony has become a rite of passage for many Comets. Due to the tradition’s growing popularity, the ceremonial dunking of the ring was moved from the round trellis pool to a reflecting pool on the University mall.
Above: Dr. Aaron Conley, vice president for Development and alumni relations, wishes Leander Zanders well in his pursuit of a degree in public affairs at UT Dallas. At right: Students prepare to dip their rings in the reflecting pool. By dipping the rings in the pool as a group, the students cover the ring and themselves in UT Dallas pride. |
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Friends since grade school, marketing senior Christina Marcum (center, left) and biology senior Molly Leadbeater celebrated the occasion with their families. |
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