Torgersen Hall & Logos:
Bridging the past and the present, historic university icons adorn the campus landmark, Torgersen Hall.

Sabres & Flags:
Displayed proudly, both the United States flag and the Commonwealth of Virginia flag fly from two sabres, which are traditional military elements. The sabres are the oldest element on the Virginia Tech class ring.

Pylons/Cenotaph:
Dedicated in 1960, the Pylons portray the eight core values of the university: Brotherhood, Ut Prosim, Leadership, Loyalty, Sacrifice, Service, Honor and Duty. Inscribed on each Pylon are the names of Hokies that have fallen while serving in foreign wars, beginning with World War I. Centrally located the cenotaph commemorates the seven alumni that have received the Congressional Medal of Honor.

War Memorial Chapel:
Nestled under the Pylons, the chapel serves as a place of solitude and peace for all students. Many alumni will eventually return here to wed.

The Three Stars:
The triad of stars above the War Memorial commemorates Hokies past, present, and future.

Screaming Eagle and Ribbon: A fierce, yet traditional eagle grasps a ribbon emblazoned with the university motto, Ut Prosim meaning "That I may serve" and the year in which the university was founded.

Burruss Hall:
A campus landmark, Burruss Hall is known for housing many memorable Hokie events. Completed in 1936 and named after the first alumnus President Julian A. Burruss, it serves as the university's main administrative building.

University Seal:
Created in 1896 and virtually unchanged, the seal represents the agricultural and mechanical emphasis in the university's first century through its four quadrants: The Great Seal of the Commonwealth of Virginia, the surveyor's level and leveling rod superimposed over a scroll, a partially husked standing ear of corn, and a chemical retort and graduate.

Lane Hall:
The centerpiece of the Upper Quad, Lane Hall serves as a historical landmark for the Corps of Cadets and is the second oldest academic building still in use on campus.

Corps Shield:
A symbol of pride, the Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets shield was designed by alumnus Colonel Harry D. Temple, '34. The design of the shield allowed the corps to receive a formal Coat of Arms from the Army Institute of Heraldry.

Drillfield:
At the center of the university lies the Drillfield. Students from across the ages remember the windy winter mornings they braved traveling across the Drillfield from the residential communities to the academic side. At other times the Drillfield serves as the grounds for a variety of student activities, from pickup soccer games to Corp of Cadets pass in reviews.

Skipper Cannon:
A familiar football tradition, the famous Skipper cannon was born out of a Class of 1964 rivalry between Virginia Military Institute (VMI) and Virginia Tech.

Memorial Stones:
Thirty-two symbolic blocks of Hokie stone border the shank of the ring, honoring those individuals lost on April 16, 2007.

1911:
The Roman numeric MCMXI represents the year in which the Virginia Tech ring tradition began. Commencing in 1911, the class ring is a symbol of accomplishment and affinity within each class. The Class of 2011 is honored to celebrate the centennial of this tradition.

Hokie Stone:
The Hokie Stone layer continuing along the shank of the ring reminds students of the neo-gothic architecture and stonework on campus grounds. Both the Class Sponsor Jack Davis and Honoree Dr. Charles Steger completed architecture degrees here at Virginia Tech.

Interlocking Chain:
A traditional element, the bezel contains an interlocking chain linking the class year and its members, in unity.