Yet another month has flown by.............



So here I am in October wondering where September went....but it was a good month lots of traveling though and it sure did tire me. One highlight of October was ring premier each year Virginia Tech introduces an entirely new collection of designs for each class.The Sophomore class selects a Ring Committee responsible for designing their class ring collection. Each collection includes certain elements: the screaming eagle, American flag, campus buildings, and an interlocking chain around the bezel. The screaming eagle evolved from a pair of twin eagles used on the first Virginia Tech ring, symbolizing the twin virtues of strength and freedom. The American flag and campus buildings serve to recognize both the heritage of our country and Virginia Tech. The chain represents the strength of many united as one. That's usually on the university side on the class side we have 2009 Interlocking Chain - A traditional part of the ring since 1940, representing class pride and unity. The links in the chain are the numerals 2009. 2009 - The year of our commencement features the Gobbler and the HokieBird. They symbolize our mascot's transformation through time, as well as students time here at Tech.The Clasped Hands - The shaking of the hands represents diversity amongst the class and is featured on the Brotherhood Pylon on the War Memorial.VT Basketball - The men's 2007 basketball team re-emerged on the national spotlight after being ranked throughout the season. Some of this year's highlights consisted of sweeping two perennial power houses in the ACC, Duke and North Carolina."Fortitudine Vincimus" - The Latin translation of the Class of 2009 motto: "By Endurance We Conquer.¨Downtown Blacksburg - Founded in 1798 on a thirty-eight acre tract deeded by William Black, for whom the town was named. Downtown Blacksburg serves as a place for the Virginia Tech community to enjoy local restaurants and night-life.The HokieBird - First appearing in 1987, the HokieBird is the official mascot of Virginia Tech.Merryman Athletic Center - Representing all Division I athletics at Virginia Tech.Lane Stadium - Consistently rated as one of the top five toughest places to play in the country, Lane Stadium has a special place in every Hokies' heart.Class Logo - The official logo of the Class of 2009. Mountains - Virginia Tech is situated in scenic southwestern Virginia between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany mountain ranges.The Drillfield - One of Virginia Tech's most identifiable landmarks and also considered the center of campus. The Drillfield has served as the pathway to class, a stage for the Corps Pass and Review, as well as a field for many students' play or study.VT Ribbon - A symbol created in remembrance of the lives affected by the tragic events that occurred on our campus. It is displayed in the Drillfield to depict an occurrence forever embedded in the heart of the Hokie Nation.MMIX - Roman numerals which stand for 2009. I think that our ring committee did an excellent job and I cant wait to get mine at ring dance..well i have a couple test tomorrow so I'm off to study until next post smooches

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