| Official UTA alumni ring unveiled |
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| Written by Caroline Basile | ||||
| Monday, 16 February 2009 06:44 PM | ||||
 The Maverick Ring was unveiled at “Boom at Noon” on Friday at the University Center Palo Duro Lounge. It features eight stars to represent the different names the university once had, the Texas flag and cannons representing the university’s military history. (The Shorthorn: Stephanie Goddard) Cannons blasted, and a new tradition at the university came in with a bang. The university’s official alumni ring was unveiled during Homecoming week’s “Boom at Noon Pep Rally” on Friday at the University Center Palo Duro Lounge. University president James Spaniolo said it is a very exciting and new tradition at the university. “It’s a way to show commitment, pride and spirit to your university,” he said. “It’s something students will wear all their lives.” The design of the official Maverick Ring features the university’s seal, motto, mascot, stars and cannons representing the university’s military history and an image of the bridge crossing Cooper Street. Also featured on the ring is the library and three flags: the university flag, the Texas state flag and the United States flag. The ring also features eight stars to represent the eight different names the university has been called. “It’s a symbol of pride, tradition, dedication and preservation,” Kristin King, president of the Student Alumni Association, told the crowd before she led the countdown unveiling the design of the ring. Interdisciplinary studies senior Justin Sanders was part of the design team. Sanders, a member of the Student Alumni Association, said the ring took about three months to design. “We wanted to do something different but with traditional elements too,” he said. Prices start at $350 for women’s rings and $375 for men’s. Rings are available in 10, 14, and 18 karat gold and white gold. They can also be made of premium silver. Biology senior Laura Maroun said she would get the ring to have as a representation of what she has accomplished while a student at the university. “It’s not just a symbol of graduation but a symbol of graduation from UTA,” she said. “I’m proud of all the things I learned here, and the ring will be a symbol of that.” Undergraduate students are eligible for the ring if they have completed 60 credit hours and graduate students are eligible after completing 15. King said that Balfour representatives will be on campus taking orders Feb. 18 and 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. between Starbucks and Freshens in the University Center and orders can be placed online at www.balfour.com. Christina Million, executive director of the Alumni Association, said the ring was ring was created to fill a need for an ongoing symbol to represent the honor and traditions of the university. “It doesn’t matter what your age or major might be,” she said. “Everyone is a Maverick. The ring is a reminder of your accomplishments and love for your alma mater.” Learn More Coronation ends 3-month suspense about Homecoming King and Queen Edit Homecoming bash remembers the ’80s Edit Views: 2448 | E-mail
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