Virginia Tech 2007 Official Class Ring

Virginia Tech Class of 2007 Ring - University Side


class side shot of ring

  • Flaming VT – A dramatic Homecoming pep rally tradition and a symbol of Hotel Company of the Corps of Cadets.
  • Burruss Hall – The central building of campus, a favorite among students, it was built in 1936 and honors Tech’s 8th president, Julian A. Burruss who was part of the Class of 1898.
  • Virginia Flag – Virginia Tech is the Commonwealth’s land-grant university.
  • The Skipper – The boom from this famous cannon is heard by thousands at VT football games and other important events. The name “Skipper” honors the late US President John F. Kennedy.
  • Corps of Cadets Seal – A great source of pride to the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets and designed by Colonel Harry D. Temple ’34.
  • Torgersen Bridge – The building named after Dr. Paul Torgersen, VT’s 14th President.
  • “Ut Prosim” – The Virginia Tech motto “That I May Serve”, adopted in 1896.
  • The Pylons – Eight Pylons of the War Memorial represent the founding values of Virginia Tech: Brotherhood, Honor, Leadership, Sacrifice, Service, Loyalty, Duty and Ut Prosim.
  • Crossed Sabres – An honored Corps symbol and ring tradition.
  • “Lest We Forget” – Remembrance of those alumni who gave their lives in service to their country, these words are on the “The Rock”, a memorial on the Upper Quad that honors V.P.I. alumni from World War I.
  • Cover of the Corps – The Corps uniforms have changed over the years but the foundation of the Corps tradition is solid.
  • 3 Stars – Symbolize the Past, Present, and Future men and women of Virginia Tech that have served and lost their lives in service to our country.
  • University Seal – the official University Seal, created in 1896.
  • 1872 – The year the Virginia Agricultural and Mechanical College was established, later to become Virginia Tech.
  • American Flag – “Old Glory” flies proudly on the Virginia Tech campus.
  • Screaming Eagle – A traditional icon that has appeared on every Virginia Tech Class ring.