Receiving junior rings represent becoming upperclassmen and distinguish each student as a “Sailor for life”. When they arrived at school on December 7, a green ribbon was in each junior student’s mailbox. It is a school tradition to wear this ribbon on the finger where the ring will go the day of the Junior Ring Mass.
“I love this tradition. After helping out the past two years at the Ring Masses, I’m glad to finally get to experience this myself,” said Leah Henry.
Throughout the day, the juniors eagerly awaited the ceremony that night. After the half day of school, everyone went home to get ready and came back in time for the start of mass at 7:00. The program cover, which featured an enlarged drawing of the ring, was designed by Breanna Becker. Jen Parker’s uncle was the priest at the Mass and shared stories about his own ring.
“Knowing that our class was in charge of putting this all together made the Mass more personal for the juniors,” said Claire Halligan.
The students had to adhere to a dress code which included no leggings, no shoulders showing, no cowboy boots, and no open toe shoes. They were also advised to bring an extra outfit in the car if they were not sure their dress was completely modest. Only at Mount de Sales! However, these rules stuck with the students and everyone looked great.