The Class of 2010 revealed their class ring during ring premiere on October 6th in Burruss Hall. Ring Premiere is one of Tech’s longest traditions, dating back to 1912, and is one thing that sets Tech apart from other universities. We’re one of the three schools our size to have class rings redesigned every year.

The Class of 2010’s Ring Committee began brainstorming the ring design months in advance. The ring traditionally has a university side that has elements that have been on the ring since it was first designed.

Burruss Hall is located right in the middle of the ring with the eight pylons surrounding the building, above a screaming eagle. On the right side of the wings is the Virginia’s state flag, and the American flag to the left. The school's motto, 'Ut Prosim', is placed above the flags. Below Burruss Hall is the April 16 memorial and the phrase, “We are Virginia Tech” is written. The school's date of establishment, 1872, is included as well as the Skipper cannon, flaming VT and Holtzman Alumni Center.

On another side of the ring, there is the Hokie Bird. Surrounding the Hokie Bird are a bunch of downtown buildings. And in the background are the Appalachia mountains.

What makes the Class of 2010’s ring unique and different from any other previous class ring is the Hokie bird also has a remembrance ribbon and one of the buildings in downtown Blacksburg has 'Beat UVA' written along the side. And up in the sky there are eight stars to represent the eight students from their class who were lost on April 16th, but will never be forgotten.

The middle section of the ring displays athletic landmarks at Tech such as the North End Zone of Lane Stadium, with the words “ACC” written above it, to remember the football games. There is also Cassell Coliseum to remember the basketball games as well as a soccer ball and softball.

The bottom section of the ring includes landscapes and different parts of campus such as the Drillfield, Duckpond, and Cascades. The Ring Committee wanted to put these elements on the ring to remind the Class of 2010 their stay at Tech, a home away from home.

Overall, the class of 2010’s response to their ring design has been very positive. .And the ceremony ended with a fireworks display on the Drillfield.