Hopewell High School - Kaleidoscope Yearbook (Hopewell, VA)

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MISS LILLIAN BURCH 1961 GRADUATING SENIORS The Class Ring, to the Senior, is the most treasured thing he may receive. It has a glorious heritage that dates back to the earliest days of the Romans and of the Middle Ages. In the past, rings have stood as symbols for many things, religion—patriotism—love—but always as a mark of distinction. Today, rings are still a mark of distinction, a symbol of the unity between people, a symbol of brotherly love, and a symbol of a goal at last having been attained. The Senior Class Ring of Hopewell High School is in itself not only beautiful, but unique as well. It has eight distinct characteristics that enable it to belong only to Hopewell High School. The SEAL OF VIRGINIA, which appears on the left shank of the ring, identifies Hopewell High School as an accredited institution of learning. Appearing on the right shank of the ring, the GOOD SHIP HOPEWELL signifies-the first beginnings of our town. On each side of the ring, there are six DOG¬ WOOD BLOSSOMS, which is the state flower of Vir¬ ginia. THE NAME OF THE SCHOOL, which encircles the stone, is the final recognition that we are graduates of Hopewell High School. The BAND of the ring signifies the completion of our high school education as it bonds together twelve years of learning. THE CENTURY, 19, and the YEAR OF GRADUATION, ' 61, enable the ring to belong only to us, The Senior Class of 1961. The STONE is the basis of the ring, the foundation upon which we will stand as we take our place in the world of tomorrow. We, the KALEIDOSCOPE STAFF OF 1961, with pride, present to you, our final accomplishment, a glimpse of the past year through the various parts of our most treasured possession, our Senior Ring. We hope that it will have as much meaning and hold as much treasure for you as it has fo r us. HOPEWELL HIGH SCHOOL-we salute you! 5