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How many people bought class rings from high school? I always thought it was a waste of money personally, just like letter jackets. Who actually wears them out of high school?
Class Rings: Worth the Money After High School?
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the value and significance of class rings after high school, including personal experiences and opinions on their worth compared to other memorabilia like letter jackets. Participants share their thoughts on whether these items hold lasting value or are merely decorative.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Personal anecdotes
Main Points Raised
- Some participants express the view that class rings are a waste of money, comparing them unfavorably to letter jackets, which serve a practical purpose.
- Others share personal experiences, with one participant mentioning their class ring as a sole memory from high school, despite it being too small now.
- A participant notes that while they find class rings unnecessary, they recently purchased an engagement ring, suggesting a different perspective on the value of jewelry.
- There is a humorous exchange about the upcoming wedding of one participant, with references to Elvis performing the ceremony, indicating a light-hearted tone in parts of the discussion.
- One participant describes a class ring as a token that includes personal elements like birthstones and initials, while also characterizing it as gaudy and expensive.
- Another participant mentions having a college ring that they do not wear, indicating a similar sentiment towards class rings.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally express a lack of enthusiasm for class rings, with multiple views on their value and significance. There is no consensus on their worth, as some find them meaningful while others do not.
Contextual Notes
The discussion reflects personal opinions and experiences, with no formal definitions or criteria for evaluating the worth of class rings. The varying perspectives highlight the subjective nature of value in memorabilia.
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Zantra
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hmmmm...
Al Bundy?
Otherwise, you got me
Al Bundy?
Otherwise, you got me
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I got one. Nice gold one. But its to small now :(
But it will be the only memory from umm, whatever high school i went to... Somewhere around here...
But it will be the only memory from umm, whatever high school i went to... Somewhere around here...
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Kerrie
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i thought they were a waste of money as well...i did just get my engagement ring however...
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Monique
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How nice! Congrats KerrieOriginally posted by Kerrie
...i did just get my engagement ring however...
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Yahoo! Made the date for the big day yet?
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I also thought that class rings were a waste of money. I mean, what can they do besides look pretty? Letter jackets, on the other hand, keep you warm. I got my jacket in seventh grade, two years before going to high school.
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we were going to do it april 1st, but it looks like july 17th 2004 in las vegas...
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So, what's a class ring [?] [?]
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a class ring is a token as a high school student you can buy that has your "birthstone", your initials, and your school mascot...maybe even more, but it is typically quite gaudy and expensive...
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I have a sleek, silver college ring which I never wear. It's a nice memento heh
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Is Elvis going to perform the ceremony?
"Do you, Kerrie, take this hunka' burnin' love to be your lawful wedded husband?..."
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Kerrie
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no, just going to do something simple...
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Simple meaning Elvis as best man?
Congrats, Kerrie!
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Thanks for the response Kerrie and congrats