Official class rings are again available

After many years absence, the traditional official class ring of Mississippi State University is once again available, thanks to the support of the Alumni Association.

The university has commissioned nationally known ring supplier L.G. Balfour Company to be the exclusive supplier of the official university class ring and offer it for sale to alumni and students. Balfour was the supplier of Mississippi State's official class ring in 1935 when it was first developed.

"The Alumni Association felt there was a need to restore the tradition of an official class ring at Mississippi State to share a readily identifiable symbol of common allegiance to the university," said John V. Correro, executive director of the association. "The ring will be one of your proudest possessions and a constant reminder of your fondest memories of Mississippi State."

The official class ring will display a deep-molded bust of the university's first president, Stephen D. Lee, on one side, and the original Bulldog mascot on the other side. The year of graduation will appear above the Lee bust and the degree letters above the Bulldog.

Each ring contains the original January garnet (maroon) stone. The ring may be ordered in 10K yellow or white gold, 14K yellow or white gold, 18K yellow gold, or silvertone celestrium.

Only juniors, seniors, and alumni are eligible to purchase the rings.

To receive a colorful brochure with pertinent information on the ring, along with color pictures of the various ring shapes, contact the Mississippi State University Bookstore at 662-325-1576, the L.G Balfour Company at 800-844-6990, or the Alumni Association at 662-325-2434.